Hays Human Resources are exclusively partnering with BOC on a multi-vacancy HR campaign.
HR Manager
Location: Can be based at any major hub (Woking, Worsley or Brinsworth) within the United Kingdom.
What you will enjoy doing
As an HR Manager, you’ll be a critical friend to Business Leaders, partnering to deliver the HR strategy and people plans to the aligned business areas using metrics and KPIs to identify opportunities to improve business performance.
You’ll partner with business leaders and Talent to develop near and long term workforce and demand plans, and management of the FTE planning process.
Additionally, you will promote diversity & inclusion continuously and develop progressive plans with business areas to promote and improve diversity, including through the analysis of DEI metrics and implement talent development plans with diverse pipelines to ensure workforce and skills for the future.
You will partner with the business on organisation design initiatives and lead the business through change projects including communication, consultation, implementation and change management
You will coach leaders and drive the ongoing development of people capability in the line management population to enhance employee engagement and retention.
Furthermore, you will support business leaders to prepare for and lead pay negotiations, recognition processes and the ER agenda, and contribute towards Union Working Groups.
You will also line manage a small team of HR Advisors, providing coaching, guidance and an escalation point.
And lastly, you will have the exciting opportunity to see our sites and offices so you will be willing to travel for up to 30% of your time.
What makes you great?
You have significant HR experience, in a similar sized organisation, across both unionised and non-unionised employee populations, with strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
You have project management experience, including project management approaches and tools.
Additionally, you understand analytics and have the ability to apply them in a commercial context to find patterns and root causes.
You hold negotiation and coaching skills, including the ability to coach and develop leaders, with strong management and leadership skills, able to motivate others.
You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with all levels of the organisation, with strong problem-solving skills Furthermore, you have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
You are proficient in using HR management software and Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
And lastly, a CIPD qualification or relevant degree is desirable.
Why you will love working with us
We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves. At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well-being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well-known retailers. Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.
Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
- Niki Vardy
