Li & Fung
supply chain solutions
AssistantManagerHumanResources
“Assistant Manager - Human Resources at Li & Fung. Skills: Employee Relations expertise, Operational HR delivery. Delivering high-quality operational HR support across assigned business areas. Ensuring consistent application of HR policies and effective management of employee relations activity”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving and decision-making
Monthly travel to sites outside of London, to Manchester and Nottingham
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to employee relations case management, Experience managing recruitment processes end-to-end, Experience supporting managers with HR advice and guidance, Working knowledge of HR systems (HRIS), Working knowledge of UK employment law, CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
Nice to Have
Experience in supply chain, retail, logistics, or consumer goods industries, Experience in multi-site or complex organisational environments, Experience supporting organisational change or restructuring
What You'll Do.
Delivering high-quality operational HR support across assigned business areas
Ensuring consistent application of HR policies and effective management of employee relations activity
Supporting managers and employees
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee data within HR systems (HRIS)
Supporting payroll processes
Ensuring compliance with employment legislation
and audit requirements
Supporting preparation of HR reports and management information (MI)
Overseeing the onboarding process
Ensuring completion of all pre-employment checks
Managing probation processes
Supporting offboarding processes
Managing end-to-end recruitment processes for assigned roles and business areas
Partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements
Coordinating interview processes
candidate communications
Maintaining relationships with recruitment agencies where applicable
Ensuring recruitment activity aligns with workforce planning and business priorities
Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers on policies and procedures
Coaching managers in handling performance
and absence issues effectively
Supporting consistent application of HR frameworks across all business areas
Acting as an escalation point for HR-related queries from the HR Generalist
Managing a range of employee relations cases including disciplinary
and performance management cases
Conducting workplace investigations
and producing clear case documentation and recommendations
and legally compliant handling of all ER matters
Providing guidance and coaching to line managers on ER processes and best practice
Supporting delivery of HR initiatives such as engagement
and diversity & inclusion programmes
Assisting in the implementation of HR policies and process improvements
Contributing to organisational change projects as required
Supporting Head of HR with HR transformation or HR strategy activity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, selection methods, and hiring timelines; Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers on policies and procedures; Coach managers in handling performance, conduct, and absence issues effectively; Support consistent application of HR frameworks across all business areas; Act as an escalation point for HR-related queries from the HR Generalist; Provide guidance and coaching to line managers on ER processes and best practice; Support delivery of HR initiatives such as engagement, wellbeing, and diversity & inclusion programmes; Support Head of HR with HR transformation or HR strategy activity
Process & Methodology
Contribute to organisational change projects as required
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