About Us
At Nudge Education, we are passionate about eradicating chronic
disengagement from education for young people across the UK. Our team
delivers interventions that transform lives and give every child the chance to
succeed. As we grow, we are looking for an experienced HR Officer to strengthen
our people function and support our managers in creating a culture where staff
thrive.
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on HR professional to manage employee relations cases,
lead HR investigations, maintain accurate HR records, provide advice to
managers, and contribute to a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous
improvement. This role also supports compliance and verification processes
across the organisation, offering cover and assistance as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage HR investigations in line with policy and best practice.
* Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters to ensure fair
and consistent outcomes.
* Undertake HR projects that improve support and engagement for staff.
* Maintain accurate HR records and manage day-to-day HR administration.
* Respond to employee enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
* Support compliance and verification processes, including audits, record
checks, and training.
* Prepare HR documentation including contracts, termination letters, and
other official correspondence.
* Collaborate across departments to foster a culture of compliance, integrity,
and accountability.
* Stay up-to-date with HR trends, employment law, and best practice.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities: The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent
prioritisation and organisational skills, combined with strong interpersonal,
motivational, and communication abilities. They will have a high level of
emotional intelligence, particularly for managing sensitive employee relations
matters, and will be able to advise and coach managers effectively.
Knowledge & Expertise: The role requires a solid knowledge of UK Employment
Law and HR best practices. Candidates should have an understanding of Safer
Recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements. Awareness of health and
safety in the workplace is desirable, as is experience in Learning & Development
for line managers, including training on key HR processes.
Education & Training: CIPD qualification is desirable though not essential.
Experience: Applicants must have proven experience leading HR investigations
and managing employee relations cases. Experience in HR administration, record
management, and supporting compliance audits is essential. Familiarity with HR
software is desirable, as is experience managing HR projects and working with
multi-site teams.
Personal Attributes: The successful candidate will demonstrate high integrity,
professionalism, and discretion. They will be proactive, able to work
independently, and collaborate effectively across teams. A commitment to
fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement is
essential, alongside flexibility and adaptability to provide support across HR and
compliance functions as required.
What We Offer: We offer hybrid working, with three days in the office and two
days working from home. The role is full-time, with the potential for term-time
working. Employees receive 32 days of annual leave and have access to an
employee assistance programme. Our team culture is supportive and
professional, with opportunities for growth and development.