Job Description
Circa £70,000
HR Strategy and Organisational Development
* Deliver a comprehensive people strategy aligned with organisational goals and values
* Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive team on all HR and organisational development matters
* Lead organisational design and development, change management activities, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives
* Embed and promote a positive, high-performance, inclusive, and values-led culture
HR Operations
* Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding
* Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures ensuring they are up to date, legally compliant, and reflect best practice
* Monitor and report on key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absence, engagement), ensuring employee records and reporting systems are accurate, effective, and kept confidential
* Oversee payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Recruitment and Talent Management
* Oversee workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management
* Lead on recruitment strategy and oversee end-to-end recruitment ensuring equity with strategies to attract diverse, high-calibre candidates
* Deliver and manage robust onboarding, induction, and retention programmes
Culture and Engagement
* Champion organisational values and embed a positive, inclusive culture
* Foster strong employee engagement through effective communication
* Lead employee engagement initiatives, including staff surveys and action planning
* Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and representation across the organisation
Employee Relations
* Provide expert advice and guidance on employee relations issues, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and organisational risk matters
* Support managers in resolving workplace issues effectively and fairly
* Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and procedures
Performance Management
* Design and embed performance management frameworks that drive accountability and development
* Develop and maintain performance appraisal systems
* Support managers in setting objectives and conducting performance reviews
* Identify and address performance issues, providing guidance, advice, and support
Learning and Development
* Develop and oversee learning and development strategies to build organisational capability
* Work with managers to identify training needs and develop and implement professional development programmes
* Support staff, management, and leadership development
* Promote continuous learning across the organisation
Pay, Reward, and Benefits
* Develop and oversee fair, competitive, and sustainable pay, benefits, and reward strategies and frameworks
* Lead on salary benchmarking where appropriate
* Champion employee wellbeing, including mental health and work-life balance initiatives