Role Summary
OCM Wealth Management was established 2004 and has grown over the years to become an award winning Chartered Financial Planning firm and a Discretionary Asset Manager.
With just over 40 staff, we have reached the point where need to hire someone to build a HR department to lead, advise, and support the business to achieve its strategic goals.
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to carry out all aspects of HR within the business. Reporting to our Finance Manager, you will ensure a smooth and thorough process for new starters, oversee the training and development of existing staff and provide support to all staff members with any HR related queries.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruitment and Onboarding; Oversee the end-to-end hiring lifecycle, which includes advertising new roles, interviews, producing relevant new starter paperwork, processing right-to-work checks and DBS verification, requesting references and staff induction. You will also need to work with line managers to produce suitable training plans and ensure everything is ready for the new starter.
- Employee Relations; Manage disciplinary procedures, grievances and absence management (such as return-to-work interviews)
- Performance and Development; Coordinate staff appraisal process, report on the results and support line managers in carrying these out. Assist the Compliance Manager with staff CPD and ensue that this is begin carried out in a timely manner. Monitor staff training plans and objectives for both internal tasks and external qualifications, conduct regular catch-up meetings with those on a set training plan and give support where needed. Manage probation reviews.
- Staff Benefits; Staff benefits administration and advice. Working with the Finance Manager and lead Adviser.
- HR Strategy and Compliance; Advise senior management on HR issues and update HR policies in line with current UK legislation and industry requirements. You will also take the lead in company Health and Safety, and risk assessment requirements.
- Staff Records; ensure all staff records are maintained and entered on the Breathe HR system.
- Staff Holidays and Sickness; Oversee all staff holidays and sickness recording, and report to the Finance Manager when necessary.
- Pastoral Care; Main point of contact for staff pastoral care, and where appropriate offer guidance, support and training in relation to managing others.
- Assist the senior management in any other HR tasks.
Relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours
- Ideally Level 7 CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), with a HR generalist background in managing all aspects of HR holistically. It would also be an advantage if you have worked within a financial or professional services sector.
- Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
- A natural problem-solver and decision-maker.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the business.
- Confident user of MS Office and HR databases.
The role will be 100% office based, and we are happy to consider part-time applications.
Pay: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
