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Permanent – Full Time – 37.5 hours
Based at our Quinton (Birmingham) office, this role will lead the HR function and support day-to-day operations in the region.
As a full HR generalist, you will be involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and HR administration. Alongside this, as Training Lead, you will identify and assess training needs within the region, ensuring colleagues are supported to develop and succeed.
You will act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing balanced, fair and empathetic guidance across a wide range of people matters. You will ensure best practice is followed and that all HR activities align with current employment legislation.
About you
Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally at HR Manager level
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and support managers constructively
A calm, measured and pragmatic approach, with the ability to handle sensitive situations in a level-headed and diplomatic way
Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office; experience with MHR iTrent would be advantageous, particularly in light of a forthcoming system implementation
CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is desirable
Experience within the construction industry is desirable but not essential
Our culture ‘The Lovell Way’ is at the heart of our organisation and this is an excellent opportunity for you to engage with the region and nurture the positive working environment.
Discretionary bonus, based on business performance.
26 days annual leave
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme, 5% matched, defined contribution scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary Sacrifice opportunities exist with our Cycle to Work and Additional Holiday Purchase
Group Discount Scheme
24 Hour Digital GP
As an Investors in People Gold award employer, Lovell is the UK’s leading provider of mixed tenure affordable homes and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the delivery of high-quality housing development and regeneration projects.
We are committed to enhancing the communities in which we work, building quality homes for real people and looking after our own people; developing talent is key to achieving this. We understand that the success of our organisation comes from the strengths, skills and personalities of our people.
Lovell is an equal opportunities employer who encourage and value diversity and inclusion within our teams.
The Lovell culture is one that has been successful for many years. It is based on empowering colleagues to make decisions at a regional and local level, and to challenge the status quo whilst working as one to achieve our goals and make Lovell a great place to work for all.
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