More than you expected
Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.
Job Description:
HR Manager (People Advisory) - 12 month FTC
Flexible on GTUK location + hybrid working, ideally will require 1 day a week in our London office
NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.
Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.
The People Advisory team work with the business to deliver a people experience which is aligned to our strategy, purpose and strategic goals, by creating an environment which enables our people to thrive, do their best work and deliver exceptional client service.
This opportunity is a key role within the team that drives people initiatives and is responsible for the delivery of the firm’s annual performance, talent and reward cycle, managing employee relations case work, and supports the delivery of the people strategy.
We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
Grant Thornton’s Advisory business is comprised of teams providing professional services to the financial services industry, large corporates and government bodies. As a Manager within our Advisory People Advisory team, you will:
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Act as a trusted advisor on HR matters to Partners and key stakeholders advising on talent management, employee relations, inclusion and diversity and engagement.
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be responsible for ensuring the team deliver against our people strategy and the annual people cycle, working collaboratively with the wider People Advisory team, Advisory People Director and central People & Culture teams.
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Be organised and responsible for generating and managing your own work, identifying potential areas for improvement and collaborating with others to drive transformation
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take people management responsibility for the team; coaching and developing them to reach their potential, ensuring they understand the team’s purpose and supporting them to prioritise the delivery of key outputs.
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do what’s right ahead of what’s easy. The work that you will do has a major impact on our people, clients and our firm. We pride ourselves on the high standards and you will role model these behaviours.
Knowing you’re right for us
Joining us as a HR Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
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demonstrable experience in HR generalist or business partnering roles delivering pragmatic and commercial people advice
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experience of how you have personally delivered operational excellence and value-add people projects at service line or firm level
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experience of managing others, coaching them to produce high standards of work and creating a working environment where people have flourished
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a confident communicator – you can talk about how you have built trust and offered proactive solutions and ideas
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strong stakeholder management and project management skills
It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.
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You’ll ideally be CIPD level 7 qualified
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You’ll have previous work experience in a professional services environment
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You’ll be confident in using Microsoft packages, HR systems and dashboards to interpret and present data to help inform insights
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Have a passion to deliver an exceptional people experience
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Have a positive, growth mindset and a continuous improvement approach
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be
