HR Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have an excellent opportunity for a People & Culture Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.
As People & Culture Manager, you will be offered a diverse and fulfilling career with the opportunity to work across all areas of the business. You will be responsible for all core P&C responsibilities of employee lifecycle, policy, disciplinary, grievance, wellbeing, and recruitment, across our locations, both on board and on shore. The company has approximately 450 employees.
The Role
Some of the Key Responsibilities for this role include:
- Managing the day-to-day people and culture activities
- Line management responsibility for our P&C Administrator
- Providing responsive and proactive advice to managers and employees. You will support and advise on a wide range of issues including sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance, change management and interpretation of policies and terms and conditions of employment.
- Ensuring legal compliance of our company policies and processes and that they are practically implemented.
About You
The successful candidate will have great communication skills, the ability to connect with a variety of audiences and quickly build relationships with managers in the organisation.
You will be perceptive and have the ability to remain neutral, calm and composed in difficult situations.
You will be approachable, credible, intuitive, and always maintain confidentiality.
You will be solution focussed, with a positive attitude to getting things done and keen to go the extra mile.
You will hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification as a minimum, Level 5 is desirable but not essential.
As a colleague, you can enjoy a range of benefits from day one, including
- Discounts on duty free shop onboard
- One free return trip per year on a Condor Ferries crossing, subsequent trips enjoy unlimited concessionary rates
- 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance
- Free secure parking On-site in Poole
- STAR Awards and recognition for exceptional performance
- Access to WeCare employee support programme and workplace MHFA’s
If you don't meet every single requirement, don't worry. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
If you would like any further details or a copy of the Job Description, please contact us.
If you would like this advert or the Job Description in another format please contact the email address provided above.
Important details to know
- There is a requirement for some travel to Company sites including Guernsey, Jersey, St Malo, and Portsmouth, which may include overnight stays.
- Hybrid working available, with office working at our Headquarters based in Poole, Dorset
- We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
The closing date for this role is 28 June 2023 but please don’t delay in submitting your application as in the event we receive sufficient applications, we may close the job advertisement early.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £36,000.00-£47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Poole
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HR Manager roles across Condor Ferries's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,000 - £47,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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