Human Resources Manager

HR Manager Job Description
About Vanquish Fitness
Vanquish Fitness is an apparel brand and online retailer, designing trend-defining men’s and women's fitness apparel, which is sold from our direct-to-consumer eCommerce store to millions of fans and customers worldwide. Our mission is to inspire and champion the inner athlete in their pursuit of self-defined greatness and to provide the platform and resources they need to become better than yesterday. Since launching, Vanquish has grown to an 8-figure, profitable annual revenue brand, and we recently moved to our new HQ in Enfield, North London, 5 - 10 minutes from the M25 and national rail.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced HR Manager to join our growing team in a brand new role at Vanquish Fitness. Reporting directly to the Founders, you will have full responsibility for overseeing and managing all aspects of the company’s HR needs on a day-to-day basis. Key responsibilities include recruitment, employee engagement and relations, internal communications, benefits and holiday administration, onboarding, organizing company socials, and supporting the company’s overall strategic and growth goals.
As a key member of the Vanquish team, you will be responsible for creating an engaging and positive work environment, championing employee engagement and culture, as well as overseeing the entire employee lifecycle. We are looking for a strategic, forward thinker, with at least 5 years experience in HR, preferably in-house, or in a smaller, start-up environment. You must have a strong understanding of UK employment legislation and be CIPD level 5 qualified.
Key Responsibilities:
PEOPLE:
Manage the recruitment process - Compiling job specs, shortlisting candidates and carrying out first stage screening interviews
Manage the hiring process - Compiling job offers and contracts and onboarding new employees
Oversee and support Heads of Departments on day-to-day HR needs as well as growth and development of the Vanquish team, ensuring employees have the support they need to reach their full potential
Ensure UK employment legislation is adhered to in all processes
Implement new processes within HR, and ensure internal databases are always up to date
Manage analysis and delivery of employee feedback and data, reporting to Heads of Departments with the aim of creating an engaged culture
Handle internal staffing issues such as mediating disputes, handling grievances and directing any disciplinary procedures, ensuring correct processes are followed
Identify training and development needs to support career growth for employees
Review and manage benefit scheme and perks to ensure these are constantly up to date and employees are using them appropriately
CULTURE:
Be an ambassador for employee engagement practices and champion the link between employee engagement and business performance
Identify key areas to improve and elevate the company culture and take responsibility for maintaining this
Take ownership of all company social events, liaising with CFO on budgets and overseeing expenditure on the day
Oversee Birthday calendar and ensure employee personal milestones are recognized
Work with our Social Media Manager to ensure the company culture is translated across our LinkedIn page, and appropriately via other social media channels
Respond to the cultural needs of a dynamic and fast-growing business
Implement company values and ensure these are reflected in everything we do
OFFICE:
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements within the office including health & safety, risk assessments
Ensure the employee experience is best managed by working with our Business Support Manager to ensure the office is kept to the highest standards and fully stocked at all times, processing orders for new equipment when necessary
Overseeing business policies
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Passionate about People and Culture
Must have working knowledge of UK employment regulations and the ability to appropriately spot employment risk issues
At least 5 years experience in HR roles, in house or for a start-up (desirable)
CIPD level 5 qualification
Office management experience would be beneficial
Experience enhancing and developing company culture
Experience managing budgets and organizing company social events
Ability to juggle multiple workstreams
Confidence and ability to interact and communicate comfortably with employees at every level of the company, remaining neutral and handling situations in a diplomatic manner
Approachable and understanding
Good energy and positive approach to work
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