HR Manager

Permanent employee, Part-time · Murton, Little Bryn Gwyn, South Wales
36,000 - 43,000 £ per year
Join the team!
We're a small team of people with big ambitions to create a better world together.

We are looking for passionate and ambitious individuals who are keen to join a team committed to making a difference.
 
If you thrive while doing work that changes lives and creating a positive impact on our planet, we want to hear from you!
 
 Application Deadline: Sunday 12 January 2025 midnight
 First Round Interviews:  20 & 27 January 2025
 Planned Start date: Week commencing 3 March 2025

Ymunwch â'r tîm!
Rydym ni’n dîm bach o bobl sydd ag uchelgeisiau mawr i greu byd gwell gyda'n gilydd. 
Rydym ni’n chwilio am unigolion brwdfrydig ac uchelgeisiol sy'n awyddus i ymuno â thîm sydd wedi ymrwymo i wneud gwahaniaeth.
 
 Os ydych chi'n ffynnu wrth wneud gwaith sy'n newid bywydau ac yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar ein planed, rydym ni eisiau clywed gennych chi!
 
 Dyddiad Cau ar gyfer Ceisiadau: Hanner Nos Dydd Sul 12 Ionawr 2025
 Cyfweliadau Rownd Gyntaf:  20 & 27 Ionawr 2025
 Dyddiad Cychwyn Arfaethedig: Wythnos yn dechrau 3 Ionawr
What are we looking for?
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with a generalist background to join our People team and ensure that our People functions (traditionally known as HR) run smoothly and efficiently! We are looking for an individual who can maintain the strong delivery of our people programmes, and provide tactical input into People-related decisions, so they align with the strategic direction of Down to Earth. As we enter a growth stage, we are looking for someone who gets excited about recruitment and integrating new team members into a well-established team, and who loves ensuring that our People programmes, policies and processes are understood and embraced.

Am beth rydym ni’n chwilio?
Rydym ni’n chwilio am Reolwr Adnoddau Dynol profiadol sydd â chefndir cyffredinol i ymuno â'n tîm Pobl a sicrhau bod ein swyddogaethau Pobl (a elwir yn AD yn draddodiadol) yn rhedeg yn esmwyth ac yn effeithlon! Rydym ni’n chwilio am unigolyn sy'n gallu cynnal darpariaeth gref ein rhaglenni pobl, a darparu mewnbwn tactegol i benderfyniadau sy'n gysylltiedig â phobl, fel eu bod yn cyd-fynd â chyfeiriad strategol Down to Earth. Wrth i ni ddechrau ar gyfnod o dwf, rydym ni’n chwilio am rywun sy'n frwd am recriwtio ac integreiddio aelodau newydd o'r tîm i dîm sefydledig, ac sydd wrth ei fodd yn sicrhau bod rhaglenni, polisïau a phrosesau ein Pobl yn cael eu deall a'u croesawu. 
Responsibilities
Oversees the operational delivery of HR Administration and People Programmes across the employee lifecycle and drives continuous improvement in people processes and systems.
  • Manages recruitment; creates job adverts, reviews advertising options, screens resumes, plans and conducts interviews, advises on job offers
  • Oversees onboarding; prepares of onboarding materials, conducts induction sessions, and ensures onboarding checklists are complete
  • Administers the performance management cycle; plans appraisal timelines and supports team members and line managers with completing their appraisals
  • Oversees the salary review process and advises on salary adjustment decisions
  • Ensures day-to-day HR administrative tasks are completed on time and accurately, including maintaining employee contracts, sickness & absence, and training records
  • Maximises the accurate and efficient use of HRIS systems

Provides guidance and support on tactical decisions to support strategic objectives
  • Project manages key pieces of work to support the delivery of the People Strategy    
  • Ensures the Strategic Leadership Team have a strong understanding of employment law, people-related industry trends, and knowledge of internal People programmes, policy, and processes to consider in decision-making
  • Provides analysis related to the Employee Lifecycle so that data is available to inform people and growth decisions.
  • Works with project leads and line managers to identify capacity gaps and develop workforce planning
  • Works with leadership team to develop the org chart and job descriptions; advises on changes to support organisational growth and efficiencies
  • Designs, administers, and analyses employee engagement surveys and other feedback mechanisms to gather insights on employee satisfaction and areas for improvement
  • Supports line managers with decision-making across the Employee Lifecycle and acts as the first point of call within the team to advise on policy and programme queries
 
Ensures that Down to Earth’s People systems, policies, and procedures are compliant
  • Regularly reviews and update HR policies and the employee handbook to ensure they are current, legally compliant, and aligned with company values
  • Ensures the administration of HR data and Employee Files is up-to-date and compliant, and develops systems/process to support this as necessary
  • Reviews best practice across the employee lifecycle to ensure fair treatment within the team
  • Supports the resolution of employee relations issues and advises on solutions to mitigate risk
Supports the ongoing growth and development of the team
  • Works with Strategic Leadership team and line managers to develop learning and development plans that support high performance and succession planning
  • Researches and sources appropriate training and professional development as required
  • Ensures line managers have tools available to coach and develop their teams
Cyfrifoldebau
Goruchwylio'r gwaith o ddarparu Rhaglenni Adnoddau Dynol a Phobl yn weithredol ar draws cylch bywyd gweithwyr ac yn sbarduno gwelliant parhaus mewn prosesau a systemau pobl.
•             Rheoli recriwtio; creu hysbysebion swyddi, adolygu opsiynau hysbysebu, sgrintio CVs, cynlluniau a chynnal cyfweliadau, cynghori ar gynigion swydd
•             Goruchwylio ymsefydlu; paratoi deunyddiau ymsefydlu, cynnal sesiynau sefydlu, a sicrhau bod rhestrau gwirio ymsefydlu yn gyflawn
•             Gweinyddu'r cylch rheoli perfformiad; cynllunio llinellau amser gwerthuso a chefnogi aelodau'r tîm a rheolwyr llinell i gwblhau eu gwerthusiadau
•             Goruchwylio'r broses adolygu cyflog a chynghori ar benderfyniadau addasu cyflog 
•             Sicrhau bod tasgau gweinyddol AD o ddydd i ddydd yn cael eu cwblhau ar amser ac yn gywir, gan gynnwys cynnal contractau gweithwyr, salwch ac absenoldeb, a chofnodion hyfforddiant
•             Gwneud y defnydd mwyaf cywir ac effeithlon o systemau HRIS
Darparu arweiniad a chymorth ar benderfyniadau tactegol i gefnogi amcanion strategol
• Rheoli prosiect ar gyfer darnau allweddol o waith i gefnogi'r gwaith o gyflawni'r Strategaeth Pobl             
  • Sicrhau bod gan y Tîm Arweinyddiaeth Strategol ddealltwriaeth gref o gyfraith cyflogaeth, tueddiadau'r diwydiant sy'n gysylltiedig â phobl, a gwybodaeth am raglenni, polisi a phrosesau Pobl mewnol i'w hystyried wrth wneud penderfyniadau
•             Darparu dadansoddiad sy'n gysylltiedig â chylch bywyd gweithwyr fel bod data ar gael i hysbysu pobl a phenderfyniadau twf.
 
•             Gweithio gydag arweinwyr prosiect a rheolwyr llinell i nodi bylchau capasiti a datblygu cynllunio'r gweithlu
•              Gweithio gyda'r Prif Swyddog Gweithredol i ddatblygu siart y sefydliad, a disgrifiadau swydd; cynghori ar newidiadau i gefnogi twf sefydliadol ac effeithlonrwydd
•             Dylunio, gweinyddu, a dadansoddi arolygon ymgysylltu â gweithwyr a mecanweithiau adborth eraill i gasglu mewnwelediadau ar foddhad gweithwyr a meysydd i'w gwella
•             Cefnogi rheolwyr llinell gyda phenderfyniadau ar draws cylch bywyd gweithwyr a gweithredu fel y pwynt galw cyntaf o fewn y tîm i gynghori ar ymholiadau polisi a rhaglenni
 
Sicrhau bod systemau, polisïau a gweithdrefnau Pobl Down to Earth yn cydymffurfio
•             Adolygu a diweddaru polisïau AD a llawlyfr gweithwyr yn rheolaidd i sicrhau eu bod yn gyfredol, yn cydymffurfio yn gyfreithiol ac yn cyd-fynd â gwerthoedd y cwmni
•             Sicrhau bod gweinyddu data AD a Ffeiliau Gweithwyr yn gyfredol ac yn cydymffurfio, ac yn datblygu systemau/prosesau i gefnogi hyn yn ôl yr angen
•             Adolygu arfer gorau ar draws cylch bywyd y gweithwyr i sicrhau triniaeth deg o fewn y tîm
•             Cefnogi datrys materion cysylltiadau gweithwyr ac yn cynghori ar atebion i liniaru risg
Cefnogi twf a datblygiad parhaus y tîm
•             Gweithio gyda thîm Arweinyddiaeth Strategol a rheolwyr llinell i ddatblygu cynlluniau dysgu a datblygu sy'n cefnogi cynllunio perfformiad uchel ac olyniaeth
•             Ymchwilio a ffynonellau hyfforddiant priodol a datblygiad proffesiynol yn ôl yr angen
•             Sicrhau bod gan reolwyr llinell offer ar gael i hyfforddi a datblygu eu timau
Working hours and location
Hours
 
We have an opening for a part-time position of 15-22.5 hours per week, with the option to spread hours over 5 days per week. We’re anticipating there will be an opportunity to increase hours as we grow. 

We mainly work Monday to Friday, however, occasionally we may require weekend work. 
 
Our normal working hours are 8:30am - 4:30pm. This role is available for home-based working for up to 25% of contracted hours. Flexible working arrangements are available for this role and can be discussed during the interview process. 
 
Location
 
This role will mostly be based at our Murton and Little Bryn Gwyn sites on Gower, with travel required across South Wales for regional site visits and recruitment as needed. Travel outside of normal working hours for commuting purposes may be required for up to 75 minutes from your home location. Due to the locations of our work, the role requires access to a personal vehicle.

Oriau gwaith a lleoliad
Oriau
 

 Mae gennym ni swydd ran-amser o 15-22.5 awr yr wythnos, gyda'r opsiwn i weithio’r oriau dros 5 diwrnod yr wythnos. Rydym ni’n rhagweld y bydd cyfle i gynyddu oriau wrth i ni dyfu. 
 
Rydym ni’n gweithio'n bennaf o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, ond weithiau efallai y bydd angen gweithio ar benwythnosau. 
 
 Ein horiau gwaith arferol yw 8:30am - 4:30pm. Mae'r rôl hon ar gael i weithio gartref am hyd at 25% o oriau dan gontract. Mae trefniadau gweithio hyblyg ar gael ar gyfer y rôl hon a gellir eu trafod yn ystod y broses gyfweld. 
 
 Lleoliad
 

 Bydd y rôl hon wedi'i lleoli yn ein safleoedd Murton a Bryn Gwyn Bach ym Mro Gŵyr yn bennaf, ac mae angen teithio ledled De Cymru ar gyfer ymweliadau safle rhanbarthol a recriwtio yn ôl yr angen. Efallai y bydd angen teithio y tu allan i oriau gwaith arferol at ddibenion cymudo am hyd at 75 munud o'ch cartref. Oherwydd lleoliadau ein gwaith, mae'r rôl yn gofyn am fynediad i gerbyd personol.
Salary range
We are offering a salary range of £36,000 to £43,000 per year for a full-time equivalent role of 37.5 hours per week. The salary offered is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Ystod cyflog
Rydym ni’n cynnig ystod cyflog o £36,000 i £43,000 y flwyddyn ar gyfer swydd gyfwerth llawn amser o 37.5 awr yr wythnos. Mae'r cyflog a gynigir yn dibynnu ar brofiad a chymwysterau
Purpose & Scope
As HR Manager, you keep programmes and processes that support the success of our team running smoothly and in great shape. With a firm grasp of the business and its strategic goals, you balance organisational and employee needs in tactical decision-making.

You have operational oversight of the Employee Lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, pay and benefits administration, performance management, and learning & development. You act as an HR business partner for line managers and Down to Earth’s leadership team, and a sounding board for all employees, offering coaching and guidance as appropriate. You oversee our HR administrative processes such as Employee Files, HRIS, and Payroll, ensuring that our foundational HR supports are running efficiently.

Pwrpas a Chwmpas
Fel Rheolwr AD, rydych chi’n sicrhau bod rhaglenni a phrosesau sy'n cefnogi llwyddiant ein tîm yn rhedeg yn esmwyth ac yn dda. Gyda gafael gadarn ar y busnes a'i nodau strategol, rydych yn cydbwyso anghenion sefydliadol a gweithwyr wrth wneud penderfyniadau tactegol.
Mae gennych chi oruchwyliaeth weithredol o'r Cylch Bywyd Gweithwyr, gan gynnwys recriwtio, ar fyrddio, gweinyddu cyflog a manteision, rheoli perfformiad, a dysgu a datblygu. Rydych chi'n gweithredu fel partner busnes AD ar gyfer rheolwyr llinell a thîm arweinyddiaeth Down to Earth, a bwrdd seinio i'r holl weithwyr, gan gynnig hyfforddiant ac arweiniad fel y bo'n briodol. Rydych chi'n goruchwylio ein prosesau gweinyddol AD fel Ffeiliau Gweithwyr, HRIS, a’r Gyflogres, gan sicrhau bod ein cefnogaeth AD sylfaenol yn rhedeg yn effeithlon.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
  • Minimum 5 years' experience as an HR Manager with oversight of the employee lifecycle
  • Experience of corporate governance and corporate responsibility  
  • Experience in leading recruitment drives and internal deployment
  • Knowledge of competency frameworks and performance management best practices
  • Strong knowledge of UK HR best practices in employment law, contract administration, and compliance requirements
  • Experience in leading on the full range of employee relations issues
  • Experience in developing and implementing employee engagement initiatives and feedback surveys
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • All around comfort with data protection, HRIS systems and digital tools
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee information
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
  • Sets an example of a positive, flexible and responsive attitude in the workplace
  • General competence in office/project/team management including resourcing and budgetary control
 
Desirable: 
  • Welsh speaker
  • CIPD or CIPD approved qualifications
  • Strong facilitation, training and presentation skills
  • Experience with people KPIs and analytics
  • Experience in adapting practices to support EDI, wellbeing, and retention initiatives   
  • Experience in approaches to coaching, leadership development, organisational design and succession planning
  • Experience in managing and developing an HR team
  • Experience working in a non-profit or funding environments
  • Experience working in the construction or manufacturing industries
Sgiliau, Gwybodaeth a Phrofiad
Hanfodol
  • O leiaf 5 mlynedd o brofiad fel Rheolwr AD gyda goruchwyliaeth o gylch bywyd y gweithiwr 
  • Profiad o lywodraethu corfforaethol a chyfrifoldeb corfforaethol  
  • Profiad o arwain ymgyrchoedd recriwtio a lleoli mewnol
  • Gwybodaeth am fframweithiau cymhwysedd ac arferion gorau rheoli perfformiad 
  • Gwybodaeth gref o arferion gorau AD y DU mewn cyfraith cyflogaeth, gweinyddu contractau a gofynion cydymffurfio
  • Profiad o arwain ar yr ystod lawn o faterion cysylltiadau gweithwyr
  • Profiad o ddatblygu a gweithredu mentrau ymgysylltu â gweithwyr ac arolygon adborth
  • Sgiliau cyfathrebu a rhyngbersonol rhagorol, gyda'r gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd cryf ar draws pob lefel o'r sefydliad
  • Gallu amlwg i reoli blaenoriaethau lluosog a bodloni terfynau amser mewn amgylchedd cyflym
  • Cyfforddus yn gyffredinol gyda diogelu data, systemau HRIS ac offer digidol
  • Lefel uchel o ddisgresiwn a chyfrinachedd wrth drin gwybodaeth sensitif am weithwyr
  • Y gallu i weithio'n annibynnol ac fel rhan o dîm, gyda dull rhagweithiol sy'n canolbwyntio ar atebion
  • Gosod esiampl o agwedd gadarnhaol, hyblyg ac ymatebol yn y gweithle
  • Cymhwysedd cyffredinol mewn rheoli swydd/prosiect/tîm gan gynnwys adnoddau a rheolaeth gyllidebol 
 
Dymunol: 
  • Siaradwr Cymraeg 
  • CIPD neu gymwysterau cymeradwy CIPD
  • Sgiliau hwyluso, hyfforddi a chyflwyno cryf
  • Profiad gyda KPIs pobl a dadansoddeg 
  • Profiad o addasu arferion i gefnogi mentrau EDI, lles a chadw   
  • Profiad mewn dulliau hyfforddi, datblygu arweinyddiaeth, dylunio sefydliadol a chynllunio olyniaeth
  • Profiad o reoli a datblygu tîm AD
  • Profiad o weithio mewn amgylcheddau dielw neu ariannu
  • Profiad o weithio yn y diwydiannau adeiladu neu weithgynhyrchu
 
Benefits and work environment
  • Having a positive impact on people and the planet
  • 25 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays) plus additional annual leave after 5 years' service and other time off options
  • 3% employer pension contributions
  • Extensive training and team development, including annual team away days
  • Free access to our stunning sites for personal events
  • Subsidised EV charging
Buddion ac amgylchedd gwaith
  • Cael effaith gadarnhaol ar bobl a'r blaned
  • 25 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol (ac eithrio Gwyliau Banc) ynghyd â gwyliau blynyddol ychwanegol ar ôl 5 mlynedd o wasanaeth ac opsiynau amser i ffwrdd eraill
  • 3% o gyfraniadau pensiwn cyflogwr
  • Hyfforddiant a datblygu tîm helaeth, gan gynnwys diwrnodau cwrdd i ffwrdd tîm blynyddol
  • Mynediad rhad ac am ddim i'n safleoedd trawiadol ar gyfer digwyddiadau personol
Gwefru EV â chymhorthdal

About us
Who we are

We believe we can create a better world - one which is good for people and good for the planet. 
 

We believe in tackling inequality and the challenges of sustainability - at the same time - through a new inclusive way of working. 
 

We do this through supporting people who are often on the margins of society - believing in people and creating opportunities to build a better world.
 

Not business as usual

We are most definitely not “business as usual”. Since 2005 we have been offering life-changing experiences to some of the most disadvantaged communities in Wales by involving them in creating stunning buildings and outdoor spaces with natural materials and renewable technologies.

By creating, using, and looking after these landmark facilities with our groups, we deliver health care and education in new and internationally recognised ways, showing how it's possible to create a better world: one that is good for people and good for the planet.

Down to Earth is an award-winning group of a social enterprises, we operate on a non-profit distributing model but strive to make a profit to further our impact. We are based on the Gower Peninsula, Swansea and do good work throughout South Wales.


Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

 
Amdanom ni
Pwy ydym ni

Rydym ni’n credu y gallwn ni greu byd gwell - un sy'n dda i bobl ac yn dda i'r blaned. 

Rydym ni’n credu mewn mynd i'r afael ag anghydraddoldeb a mynd i'r afael â heriau cynaliadwyedd - ar yr un pryd - trwy ffordd gynhwysol newydd o weithio. 

Rydym ni’n gwneud hyn drwy gefnogi pobl sy'n aml ar ymylon cymdeithas - gan gredu mewn pobl a chreu cyfleoedd i adeiladu byd gwell.


Nid busnes fel arfer

Yn bendant nid ydym yn “fusnes arferol”. Ers 2005 rydym ni wedi bod yn cynnig profiadau sy'n newid bywydau i rai o'r cymunedau mwyaf difreintiedig yng Nghymru drwy eu cynnwys adeiladau trawiadol a mannau awyr agored gyda deunyddiau naturiol a thechnolegau adnewyddadwy.

Trwy greu, defnyddio, a gofalu am y cyfleusterau nodedig hyn gyda'n grwpiau, rydym ni’n darparu gofal iechyd ac addysg mewn ffyrdd newydd sy’n cael eu cydnabod yn rhyngwladol, gan ddangos hefyd sut mae'n bosibl creu byd gwell: un sy'n dda i bobl ac yn dda i'r blaned.

Mae Down to Earth yn grŵp arobryn o fentrau cymdeithasol, rydym ni’n gweithredu ar fodel dosbarthu dielw ond yn ymdrechu i wneud elw i hyrwyddo ein heffaith. Rydym ni wedi ein lleoli ym Mhenrhyn Gŵyr, Abertawe ac yn gwneud gwaith da ledled De Cymru.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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