Company: PEN Group
Position: HR Manager
Location: ON-SITE, London, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: £55K – £60K Per Annum (Depending on work experience)
About Us
Planet Education Networks (PEN) is a network of universities, partners and affiliates. It is made up of 7 different companies, with the Elizabeth School of London being one of them. Here at PEN, we are committed to providing a first-class learning experience to students from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to help students achieve their academic and personal aspirations through a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We have campuses and offices in 6 major cities within the UK, as well as offices across the world, including Bangladesh, Italy, China, India and Vietnam. We are a diverse and multinational company, and we are seeking like-minded, passionate individuals to help us progress even further.
Purpose of the Role
To lead and manage the HR Function for Planet Education Networks Group / Wider Group, providing advice and guidance to the Company’s leadership team and business managers on employment issues.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership and the Board to align HR strategy with business goals, providing expert guidance on workforce planning, change management, and organizational development.
- Provide sound, commercial and solutions-focused advice on the full range of HR issues, with expertise in recruitment, selection, disciplinary, grievance, employee relations, etc.
- Act as coach as well as an advisor to managers on performance issues and conflict resolution.
- Lead the development of a high-performance, inclusive, and positive workplace culture by implementing employee engagement strategies and ensuring alignment with company values and goals.
- Oversee talent management initiatives including performance management, succession planning, skills development, and leadership training to support long-term growth and retention.
- Manage all day-to-day people-related operations and strategy including policy, processes, people initiatives, etc.
- Develop, review, update and implement HR policies according to compliance and business needs.
- Regularly review and enhance HR policies and processes to ensure compliance with employment law, alignment with business objectives, and effective operational delivery.
- Deliver training to line managers in key HR areas.
- Advise on compensation and benefits.
- Prepare and manage all personnel administration related to payroll, pension, reward, communication, etc.
- Maintain long-term sickness and find a better solution.
- Managing the pre-employment checking process for new starters, including references, DBS disclosure, right-to-work information, etc.
- Consulting with other departments and Managers with various projects and completing other HR-related tasks as and when required.
- Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
- Liaising with HMRC/Home Office regarding compliance review or any investigation.
- Ensure consistency of HR practices across all entities within the PEN Group, balancing local compliance requirements with global HR standards and strategic alignment.
- Utilize HR data and analytics to inform decision-making, identify trends, and develop solutions that improve employee performance, retention, and satisfaction.
- Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency, automation, and digital enhancement to support scalable growth.
Requirements:
- A minimum HR degree or a CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.
- At least 4-5 years or more of experience in an HR position, preferably in the education sector.
- People-oriented and results-driven.
- Strong employment relations experiences.
- Demonstrable experience with HR data, metrics and reporting.
- Ability to manage employee remuneration and incentive systems.
- A solid understanding of employment and contractual law.
- Interest in people development.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening and negotiation skills.
- Organisational and decision-making skills.
- A dynamic part of a high-performing team.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Capacity for change and flexibility.
- Experience of working with multi-cultural employees.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt/plan accordingly.
- Ability to run the team effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure to tight dead lines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Annual leave (7.2 weeks)
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Company Sick Policy.
- Statutory maternity/paternity pays.
- Career development opportunities
- Training and self-development opportunities.
- Gym membership discounts
- Retail discount schemes
- Cinema discounts
- Grocery discounts
- Cycle to work
- Investing and savings opportunities
- Financial wellbeing – personal debt advise.
- Financial wellbeing education
- My Mind Pal (mental fitness)
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