Hetherington Newman Hiring for HR/Office Manager at Knutsford Full Time

An established high-end bespoke furniture company seeking a confident Office Manager/ HR Executive to join the team. You will have thorough administrative and office management experience and be an organised individual with a hands-on approach.

The key responsibilities for the HR Office Manager:

• Consultations with employees
• Face-to-face employee relations advice
• Learning & development coordination, managing mental health and wellbeing issues, recruitment, inductions and onboarding
• Performance management meetings, providing advice and guidance on disciplinary and grievance (with the support of an external HR provider)
• Maintaining company handbooks and policies and completion of HR-related administration

• Effectively managing the smooth running of the office. Assist team with various general administrative duties:

• Monitoring cashflow from individual designers
• Assistance with some procurement
• Aftersales communication – warranties, home economist visits

• Act as escalation point for all IT issues and support all administrative tasks as the company undertakes implementation of new CRM systems
• Undertake training and be the lead responsible person for all development and updates on internal web based Project management system
• Minute-take and distribute for Management meetings
• Act as front of house, monitor & direct all client enquiries
• Continually reviewing best practice across the business and implementing new procedure where necessary

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate would also be able to support colleagues in the below tasks: –

• Manage the financial transactions for the business, process sales invoices, receipts and payments on Sage 50
• Monthly bank payment schedule (approx. 50 payments)
• Complete VAT and HMRC returns
• Submit weekly cashflow summary report to company owners
• Prepare monthly payroll for submission to external provider
• Liaise with the Accountant for preparation of annual accounts
• Ensure legal requirements compliance
• Carry out further financial analysis as requested
• Monitor cash position, complete weekly bank reconciliations, prepare weekly cashflow statement
• Preparation of WIP
• Manage the outsourced payroll service, compensation and benefits, including Pension Auto Enrolment, healthcare, bike to work scheme
• Responsible for negotiating and managing the maintenance and supply contracts, software requirements and new vehicle & machinery leases
• Responsible for obtaining competitive quotes on all company insurances
• Assist in the preparation and submission of statutory reporting
• Respond to queries and issues arising in a timely and professional manner
• Assist with any other admin tasks within the team as and when required

Skills Required:

• Previous experience in an HR advisory role
• Knowledge of employment law
• Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with solid oral and written communication capabilities
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail
• Consistently demonstrate the ability to act independently, prioritise and influence others diplomatically
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel etc.
• Someone who wants to make a difference and be part of a team
• Experience within a similar role is essential.
• Experience of Sage Line advantageous
• Previous experience as bookkeeper, financial assistant, company accountant, financial administrator, sales/purchase ledger an advantage.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible schedule
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness programmes

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 06/05/2022
Reference ID: Office Manager