Job description:
IMServ is one of the UK rsquo;s leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management analysis and reporting software. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: * Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing strategic HR guidance on complex business issues and initiatives. * Partner with business leaders to identify talent management priorities, develop workforce plans, and address employee relations matters. * Act as a champion for HR best practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the HR function. MAIN ASSIGNMENTS: Employee Relations: * Determines and recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee engagement. Protects the interests of employees and the Business in accordance with Human Resources policies and UK laws and regulations. * Establishes a fair approach to employee-employer relationships, which builds strong empowerment and work ethic within the business at the same time as culture of trust and commitment to the business. * Builds positive employee relations and experience including leading on our well-being and Diversity initiatives, and launching employee community groups across the business. Organisational Design: * Collaborate with senior leadership to assess and design organisational structures that support business goals and enhance operational efficiency. * Lead restructuring efforts, including mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements. * Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions during periods of organisational change. Conduct comprehensive analyses of critical roles within the organization, identifying key competencies, skills, and performance indicators. * Collaborate with department heads to develop role profiles, competency frameworks, and succession plans for critical positions. * Implement strategies to address talent gaps and ensure the organisation #39;s ability to meet current and future business needs. Redundancy Procedures: * Engage with affected employees and relevant stakeholders throughout the restructuring process including proactive communications and FAQ rsquo;s * Oversee redundancy processes, including consultation with affected employees, selection criteria development, and redeployment opportunities. * Ensure compliance with UK employment laws, regulations, and internal policies throughout the redundancy process. * Provide support and guidance to managers and employees impacted by redundancy, fostering a respectful and compassionate transition experience. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 (Level 7 preferred) Essential Technical Skills: Strong knowledge and understanding of UK Payroll Practices. A strong functional leader with contemporary, best-in-class knowledge of all the core HR disciplines including Compensation and Benefits, Employee/ Industrial Relations, and Business partnering. Accordingly, established and implemented the necessary processes, policies and frameworks. Proven knowledge of UK Employment Law and able to apply it to strategic decision making. Experience of managing complex employee relations work Commercial acumen ndash; can partner with the business to deliver commercially focussed people strategies. Demonstrable track record of establishing high performing HR functions and teams ensuring operational excellence and to support business needs. Private Equity-backed businesses would be preferable, it is not a pre-requisite Experience of the Energy industry, corporate development activities, including mergers, joint ventures, and alliances all would be a plus. Ability to read an understand HR Metrics and give them meaning and apply them to strategy Previous proven budgetary experience Experience in streamlining HR processes with best practice ensuring a good end user experience. Non-Technical Skills: Able to empower and develop team members Understanding and experience of field based activity as well as office. Experience of supporting organisations through growth, integration and cultural transformation. A transformational outlook; someone who is not only comfortable with change, but naturally takes a lead in driving it. Strong communication and interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to persuade and influence. Comfortable acting as a coach, confidante and sounding board to Senior managers. Grounded, collaborative, and comfortable engaging at every level of an organisation. Rational, pragmatic and data driven. Company benefits: 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (contract dependant) Annual leave Buy Sell Scheme Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Contributions Life Assurance up to 6 X Base Salary* Subsidised Health cover* Subsidised Dental Cover* Contribution towards Eye Tests and Glasses In Office Out of Office Social Events Retailer Discounts Platform Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Centre Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme* Reward Recognition (*Length of service T Cs apply) Our people are our main asset. We strive to ensure they remain happy, competitive, and fulfilled - helping to propel our business forward and ensure we remain customer-centric and competitive. We are proud to remain the UK rsquo;s leading and growing energy data collection and meter operations service provider. Diversity and inclusion have long been at the heart of of IMServ rsquo;s success. As we continue our growth, our focus remains on ensuring that equality, diversity, and inclusion remain central to our business and recruitment practices. We recognise that we operate in an industry in which there has traditionally been a lack of diversity and we are keen to encourage applications from as inclusive a group as possible. We recognise that a balanced workforce encourages collaboration and innovation, promotes entrepreneurship and a feeling of ownership. These are the key drivers of our business, that our customers really look to us for. (Please note that we reserve the right to close this position before the expiry date)
