Job Vacancy: Employee Relations & Human Resources Manager

Outsourced Events is powered by amazing people. We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations/Human Resources Manager to join our fabulous, growing and award-winning team. 

This is a fantastic role, supporting both managers and employees with the full employee life-cycle to help attract, retain, and engage the team to ensure we are a wonderful place to work.

A new, stand-alone role reporting to the CEO, you will be the go-to person for all things HR. This role would suit an existing ER/HR Manager or an advisor ready to take the next step. Whichever applies to you, Outsourced Events is a fast-paced, vibrant, creative and talented team and you will need to hit the ground running. 

The Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment, selection and induction process working closely with the team member who requires the resource.
• Create the job description, identify the best advertising strategy, short-list applicants and support the interview and recruitment process.
• Manage the company’s appraisal system and conduct appraisal meetings.
• Provide advice and support to the team when building personal development plans.
• Provide first line advice on existing benefits for employees and managers.
• Advise managers on the terms and conditions of employment and share best practice with them.
• Monitor various aspects of an employee’s performance including attendance and sick leave.
• Review existing HR policies and procedures and develop new ones to drive performance and mitigate disputes. Continue to monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Support change management processes.
• Develop and implement a system to obtain regular feedback from the team focusing on their satisfaction with the role, their happiness, and wellbeing.
• Work closely with the business leaders and wider team to provide employee engagement.
• Be the “go-to” person for advice and support particularly in relation to employee management and wellbeing.
• Handling any disciplinary processes and formal grievances.

Candidates must have the following qualifications, experience and skills:

• Proven HR generalist experience of three to five years.
• CIPD qualification (preferred).
• Exceptional organisation and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Good working knowledge of UK Employment law.
• Experienced in developing and supporting line managers through growth and change.
• Current knowledge of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing best practice.
• An ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacy.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own autonomy or as part of a team.

Outsourced Events’ Benefits

• Small friendly team (35 and growing).
• Team activities including residential two-day company meet up, summer BBQ, monthly all-team meet-ups, organised social activities.
• Complimentary access to office gym.
• Commitment to training (Head of Learning & Development in place).
• Blended contract with offices based in West London.
• Pension and bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave for FTE including three days for the week-long office closure at Christmas.
• Birthday day off.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity packages available.

Salary

We are looking for a superstar and will pay a rate reflecting your experience. However, the salary is likely to be in the range of £45-50K (FTE) pro-rated. This is a role with an attractive and competitive salary for the right candidate who is looking to grow with us.

How To Apply

Please email your CV alongside a cover email outlining why you think you would be the perfect fit for our team to joinus@outsourcedevents.com with “HR Manager” in the subject line.

Please note: due to the high number of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate.

About Us

Outsourced Events Ltd is one of the UK’s leading end-to-end event management providers to the IT and professional services industries, as well as the Association and not-for-profit sectors.

Set up in 2001 by two of the directors, it now services more than 50 clients and runs upwards of 200 events a year.

Based in London, the majority of events are held across EMEA and increasingly, worldwide. Most projects are customer- and prospect-focused conferences, exhibitions, and seminars targeting decision makers within the IT teams of large organisations or multi-stream association conferences with a particular focus on healthcare.

The company has exciting growth plans for the next three years across all areas.