Part-time HR Generalist (14 month maternity cover contract)
Business Garage is an exciting, dynamic, growing company offering a wide range of outsourced business support services to SMEs locally. We have a great team culture and trust our staff to be professional and meticulous while working autonomously (with support as needed).
We are flexible on hours and are ideally looking for 16-18 hours per week, spread out across either 2-3 days or 4 shorter days (e.g. during school hours) for this role. The role is mostly remote based, with occasional onsite visits to our clients in Oxfordshire.
This is a 14 month maternity cover contract, with an anticipated start date of the beginning of December 2025.
The role
This is a great opportunity for a HR Generalist with operational experience to look after Business Garage, our related companies and SME clients.
In this standalone role, you will report to the MD and manage the HR function including:
* Giving pragmatic, compliant and tailored HR advice
* Coaching / training line managers
* Assisting with ER issues
* Updating documentation including employee handbooks, policies, procedures and employment contracts
* Recruitment, onboarding and offboarding
* Recording and monitoring holiday and sickness absence
* Health & safety / fire / workstation risk assessments
* HR project management
* Organising team building events, Christmas party and monthly reconnect activities
* GDPR documentation and training
* Internal communications and liaising with other departments
* HR admin and managing HR inboxes
* Organising birthday cards for team, flowers or gifts
As a small business, we're looking for someone flexible and highly organised who can also take on operational responsibilities such as office management, marketing, admin, insurance policies and be a point of contact for IT.
The person
This interesting and diverse role will suit someone who loves variety and each day bringing different challenges and opportunities – no two days are the same We're a small business and we support each other, so you'll need to be flexible, and in return we offer considerable flexibility.
An excellent communicator, enthusiastic, warm, you will enjoy building relationships with your team and clients alike. Commercial acumen is key as you'll be helping drive our growth and supporting our clients with change.
You should be used to a fast-paced environment, prioritising and re-prioritising. You'll be accurate and meticulous in your attention to detail, and enjoy being proactive.
You will of course need an excellent knowledge of HR and keep yourself up to date with the latest employment legislation. You should also have experience of operations or office management and good MS Office skills.
Competitive salary depending on experience. CIPD qualifications desirable, but not essential.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter including your salary expectations, working hours and availability.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Experience:
* HR: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wantage OX12 9FF