HR Manager

Established in 1985, Yeomans is a family owned and operated company currently employing over 850 employees across our Head Office located in Worthing, West Sussex and our extensive network of dealerships. We currently have 36 dealerships across the Southeast and Southwest of England representing a variety of global car and commercial vehicle manufacturers.

We are currently seeking an experienced and commercially minded HR professional to join our Head Office team located in Worthing, West Sussex to lead our HR department.

In this role you will be a trusted advisor to our Board and senior management team, ensuring that our management teams across our dealerships have the necessary support and resources available to make informed decisions relating to their teams.

If you are looking for a role in a multi-site environment where you have the ability to implement change, improve our ways of working and lead a team we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the HR team are working efficiently, complying with company procedures and in accordance with relevant legislation
• Review, amend and create policies, procedures and training materials to ensure we remain compliant with relevant legislation
• Ensure managers have the support and resources available to be competent in managing people related matters across all areas of the employment lifecycle
• Coach management and provide guidance on people related matters to minimise any risk to the company
• Develop the HR strategy ensuring it is aligned with business objectives
• Oversee and/or deliver projects which support the HR strategy
• Review and implement employee engagement initiatives to maximise engagement across the group
• Lead and/or support the Finance Director with relevant employee benefit schemes
• Work collaboratively with Payroll to ensure changes to the payroll are communicated and processed correctly
• Support the Finance Director with relevant Audits

Skills and Experience

• Experience or an interest in the automotive industry and a multi-site environment is desirable but not essential
• Ideally CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualified or equivalent demonstrable experience gained within HR
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across different mediums
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commercially minded
• The ability to consider all scenarios and communicate in a concise and logical manner the appropriate steps to be taken, identifying any risks associated with your suggestions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professionalism at all times
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft, Google packages, ADP or other HRIS systems

Remuneration and Benefits

• 25 days annual leave in addition to 8 bank/public holidays
• The use of a Company car for business and private use
• Competitive remuneration package
• Corporate gym discount
• Death in service benefit
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme via BEN the automotive charity

Please note this role is located at our Head Office, Yeomans House in Worthing and our working hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.30pm. A presence is required in the office on a daily basis and occasional travel will be required to our dealerships.

How to Apply

If you have a passion for HR, creating frameworks and resources to support management and delivering commercial HR advice, we would love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role to recruit@yeomans.co.uk.

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