HR Manager – Operations & Projects

Job title:

HR Manager – Operations & Projects

Company

Socotec

Job description

HR Manager – Operations & ProjectsAre you interested in HR? This could be your opportunity to excel as a HR Projects and Operations Manager as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed.As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated HR Projects and Operations Manager to join our team and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.We are looking for a dedicated, proactive, and reliable HR Projects and Operations Manager to join our team. You will provide operations HR support to the Advisory business unit based in London and also lead on a wide range of HR projects, including business improvement initiatives and acquisition integration.You will embody our core behaviours of integrity, curiosity, warmth, and ambition. As a member of the HR team, it is key that you are able to work independently, as well as working efficiently as part of a team.The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify project priorities and ensure effective planning and execution
• Deliver commercial and pragmatic HR solutions aligned with company policy and employment law
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, offering guidance on HR strategy and operational matters
• Support employee engagement, well-being, talent management, and succession planning initiatives
• Foster the integration of business areas, contributing to a unified “one SOCOTEC” culture
• Provide mentorship and hands-on support to the onsite HR team, developing their skills and fostering career growth

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Demonstrable experience managing HR projects and acquisition integrations
• Strong generalist HR experience with a solid understanding of employment law and best practices
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop HR teams to enhance performance
• Proven ability to manage a varied workload with changing priorities
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and influencing skills
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Full driving license
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems

About Central ServicesBased in Burton-on-Trent, SOCOTEC UK’s Head Office houses our Central Services teams. These teams provide a corporate structure to support the wider business. Central Services is broken down into four main areas: Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, Finance, and IT. Each of these areas is vital to the day-to-day running of SOCOTEC.What’s in it for you?As well as a competitive salary (not needed if salary is listed), we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.Why SOCOTEC?Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a (Job Title), you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrowThink you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:26:13 GMT

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