HR Manager

Job Description

Are you passionate about Human Resources?

Would you like the opportunity to work for a business who offer flexibility and autonomy, coupled with genuine career growth?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR professional to join a fast-growing business based close to Banbury. Part of a 100-year-old family pharmacy group, our client is now one of the UK’s fastest growing and most respected digital health providers, providing online health consultations to patients in the UK. They have recently received investment to enable them to build their team and further accelerate their growth. They are based in a delightful rural setting with ample parking. 

Our client is looking for an experienced HR Manager to join their team on a part-time basis, working on average between 18-20 hours a week, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

So why our client? They will be able to offer you flexibility with your working week, a fantastic working environment and the opportunity for growth with the business as they scale up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work alongside company Directors and Senior Leadership Team, to develop human resources processes and procedures across the business.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care act to ensure we maintain or improve or CQC “good” rating (support available from our CQC consultant).
• Lead when things go wrong (preventing problems from escalating, finding solutions, PIPs).
• Manage and conduct disciplinary/grievance meetings as and when required.
• Put together a monthly HR update for the board.
• Help develop a sense of belonging, and help new recruits buy into the culture
• Improve employee performance and wellbeing.
• Maintain knowledge of UK Employment legislation, ensuring that the company’s policies and processes are updated accordingly.
• Manage the recruitment process, including reviewing applications, scheduling interviews and professionally supporting line managers with interviews and skills tests.
• Follow the onboarding process, including right to work, professional security checks and referencing to ensure CQC good rating.
• Monitor compliance with training schedules, professional registrations, professional insurance requirements, DBS checks and other ongoing compliance requirements.
• Improve the onboarding process and paperwork.
• Managing absence/sickness/holidays and professionally support line managers with Return To Work interviews.
• Create and develop job descriptions for any new or existing roles.
• Liaise with the leadership team regarding headcount budgets and payroll changes.
• Manage the annual performance review process.
• Maintain HR records for current and previous staff, following GDPR requirements.
• Deliver induction to new employees.
• Maintain up-to-date job descriptions for existing and new roles.
• Assist with managing absence/sickness/holidays.
• Organise holiday cover / zero hours staff.

Key Skills & Experience:

• We are looking for someone with previous experience at a HR Manager level, CIPD Level 5 (or working towards this).
• Attention to detail and following process.
• Additionally, the company is looking for a candidate who can embrace their company values and who can build upon stakeholder relationships to create a great working environment.

Additional Information:

• £45,000-£50,000 FTE
• Working Hours: 18-20 hours per week, (Mon, Weds, Fri as an example) – open to discussion.
  Hybrid working is possible, but you will need to come in to the office at least 2 days per week and as necessary for meetings.
• Flexible working.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata), plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Private Medical Insurance (after probation).
• Pension scheme.
• On-site parking.

To express interest in this promising role, kindly forward your latest CV, detailing your present or most recent remuneration package and any notice period you might have. For a discreet, detailed discussion about the role, you can reach out to Shanelle Bowyer at 01295-983585. Alternatively, connect with me on LinkedIn via the following link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanelle-bowyer-3b8796139/