Nimax Theatres Hiring for HR Manager at London Full Time

Job title: HR Manager

Reports to: Executive Director

Direct reports: None

Key internal contacts: Executive Director, General Counsel, Operations Director, Finance Director, Head of Finance, Operations Manager, Theatre Managers, Business Administration.

About Nimax Theatres

Owned by Nica Burns and Max Weitzenhoffer, Nimax Theatres is an entrepreneurial and innovative organisation, which owns and operates six theatres in the heart of London’s West End – the Apollo, Duchess, Garrick, Lyric, Palace and Vaudeville.

Our theatres currently have a combined nightly capacity of 5,000 seats and, in addition to hosting some of the UK’s most critically acclaimed and successful plays and musicals, present a busy and varied programme of comedy, concerts and children’s theatre.

Nica Burns will also be the owner/operator of a new state of the art theatre under construction at Soho Place, next to Soho Square. This new theatre will be a fantastic addition to the Soho district and to London as a whole and will have a close operational relationship with Nimax Theatres.

We are a unique, diverse, loyal, family team founded on respect. We are here to put on great shows that people want to come and see, and deliver a fantastic experience in beautiful buildings.

About this role

Nimax is a successful and growing theatre business that needs a dedicated HR professional to work both on their own initiative, and with others in the Company as part of a team. The role will work closely with the General Counsel and other members of management, and will have access to external employment law advice if necessary.

The main purpose of this role is to provide wide ranging HR support and leadership across the company which currently has approximately 380 employees across its 6 theatres and 2 head office buildings. The HR Manager will provide consistency in process across the business including, but not limited to, recruitment, employee relations, process auditing, legal compliance, writing, updating and reviewing policies and procedures and ensuring they are consistently applied. The HR Manager will be pro-active in resolving challenging situations whilst driving best practice and ensuring compliance with all company procedures, policies and employment legislation. The successful candidate will have excellent people management skills, good emotional intelligence, an ability to drive change, a hands on approach, an eye for detail and an ability to think ahead- all of which will be used to enhance best practice, overcome challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Key duties and responsibilities

Managing and advising on best practice recruitment processes across the group

Continuing to develop and support diversity and equal opportunity policies and practices and dignity at work initiatives and providing awareness training in these areas

Overseeing and ensuring consistency with the induction of new staff into the business and ensuring all roles have appropriate job descriptions

Writing, updating and reviewing HR policies and procedures and ensuring managers are up to date with any legislative or policy changes and best practice in relation to these

Assisting with training and roll out of HR policies and procedures and providing ongoing support and advice in relation to these

Preparing permanent and temporary employment contracts

Supporting performance management; creating and/or enhancing processes and guiding line managers on performance reviews and escalation processes

Coaching and mentoring managers and department heads on performance management and processes

Providing support and process advice on grievances, disciplinaries and any other employee related matters

Supporting career management and succession planning initiatives in collaboration with Directors

Supporting managers with recruitment by following agreed approval processes, assisting with interviews, reviewing contracts, ensuring all pre-employment checks are completed and references obtained

Review existing HR practices constantly according to changing employment legislation and best practice and advising Directors and line managers on HR related legislative changes

Actively playing a role alongside management in Union relations, liaison and negotiations with the Broadcasting, Entertainment and Cinema Trade Union (BECTU)

Providing proactive and reactive advice on all aspects of HR to line managers

Providing employee relations support and advice in relevant areas, overseeing process

Implementing, supporting and monitoring the appraisal process

Advising on processes and dealing with issues arising from sickness absence

Co-ordinating responses to staff queries on HR related matters including pensions, holiday entitlement, sick leave and other leave entitlements

Working with the pensions committee to ensure good governance in relation to the Company’s pension scheme and related obligations

Overseeing all HR administration including employee files

General

To be responsible for identifying and undertaking training and development as required to meet business needs

To always act in the best interests of Nimax Theatres and in line with all company policies

To undertake any other duty commensurate with the level of the post as may be required by the Executive Director

Person specification

Essential

Several years proven experience working as a Senior HR Advisor or as a standalone HR Generalist in a medium sized business

Current, working knowledge of UK employment law including GDPR

Previous experience coaching managers in all settings – one-to-one, teams and large groups including coaching workshops

Ability to build relationships at all levels including senior management level

Ability to identify needs, implement and effectively roll out new initiatives across the Company

IT competence; experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and HR-specific management software

Experience of managing and leading teams, with strong personnel management skills and emotional intelligence

Excellent time management and organisation skills and experience of working under pressure and to deadlines

Desirable

Experience of working in Theatre, media or related arts organisation

Experience of employment contracts and relationships within a Union collective agreement

CIPD qualified

Conditions

Hours: Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm

Place of work: Based initially at 11 Maiden Lane but the company reserves the right to assign the post holder to work at any London theatre operated by Nimax Theatres on a temporary or permanent basis.

Probation / Notice:
A probationary period will apply to this post. Probation and notice terms will be advised at point of formal offer.

Salary: Based on experience

Nimax Theatres Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees, job applicants and customers alike. We actively encourage job applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date: 23rd January 2022

Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a very high number of applicants so interested candidates should please apply asap. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the deadline please assume you have not been successful on this occasion