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The key responsibilities include: Being the first point of contact for internal and external HR enquiries, whilst providing a high level of customer service. Assisting with the full recruitment process, including posting job adverts, coordinating candidate communications, pre employment checks, offer letters and contracts of employment. Completing and submitting the end to end payroll on a monthly basis. Maintaining and ensuring all HR systems are up to date, liaising with system providers and the HR Manager to make any changes.

The basics

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Starting salary: £41,737.50 based on 24 hours

Who we are

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are an HR Professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward Safer London’s people strategy. You will bring to the organisation, extensive experience across all areas of the employee life cycle. As a member of the CIPD (ideally Chartered), you will understand the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation, to support our employees and managers to deliver Safer London’s priorities.

If you are committed and resilient and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners, and their families, please apply.

What the role involves

People Strategy and Leadership:

- Lead a People Strategy that supports Safer London’s vision and ensures we have the right skills and culture to enable the charity and its’ people to thrive.
- Advise the leadership team and management on people-related matters.
- Manage the performance and development of our HR Officer.

Compliance and HR Policies

- Provide advice, guidance and support to SLT and Managers on employment law and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Oversee the administration of the Safer London payroll and pension scheme.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract top talent, both staff and volunteers, who are passionate about our cause.
- Using HR metrics, work with SLT and managers to develop practices to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce employee absence levels and build a culture of wellbeing.

Learning, Development and Performance Management

- In collaboration with the Head of Quality Practice, review and develop the organisation’s people management development programme.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to the SLT and managers, helping them cultivate effective leadership and management skills.

Well-being and Employee Support

- Evaluate, develop and manage well-being programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees.
- Act as a resource and advocate for employee concerns, ensuring that everyone feels heard and supported.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

- Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation, ensuring that our team reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Organisational Change and Development

- Lead on change management initiatives, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, restructuring, or responding to external challenges.

Additional Information

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What we offer

Safer London continually reviews its pay, and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:

- Safer London is a 4-day/32-hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face-to-face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 179 hours, rising to 192 hours after 3 years and 211 hours after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part-time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply

To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: The closing date for applications is the 29th of January 2025, and interviews will be held on the 7th of February 2025.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Human Resources professional to join the leading international horse charity World Horse Welfare.

This is a newly created role to support the Head of Human Resources with the day to day running of the department, overseeing administrative tasks and providing guidance to managers and employees on policies and procedures. As part of this role, you will actively engage in enhancing communication channels and building working relationships. Working closely with the Head of HR and Departmental Managers across the charity, you will play a vital role in enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive culture within the charity. You will also be responsible for administering payroll.

We are looking for someone who has active experience in HR administration, undertaking formal investigations and report writing, subject access requests and payroll administration. Volunteer co-ordination would be advantageous. You must be proactive, confident and capable of working with people at all levels in a variety of spheres. You must have a flexible approach to your work and be willing to work outside of normal office hours where necessary. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail is a must for this role.

CIPD Foundation Certificate is highly desirable but not essential.

The role is based in Norfolk and is a hybrid split of a minimum of 2 days in our head office in Snetterton and a maximum of 3 days at home. You will be required to visit our satellite locations based in Somerset, Lancashire and Aberdeenshire as well as attend events around the UK.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme and cash health plan, paid employee sickness absence scheme and a minimum of 31 days’ holiday (including bank/public holidays and mandatory shutdown between Christmas and New Year). Death in service, free parking and bike to work scheme.

World Horse Welfare is committed to championing equality and diversity in all aspects of employment and in the services that it provides. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

World Horse Welfare takes great pride in being realistic, compassionate and forward-thinking and the successful applicant will be expected to share these values.

Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts is the leading voluntary sector infrastructure organisation in Broxbourne and East Herts. We provide a diverse range of capacity-building services to voluntary and community sectors and deliver projects and initiatives that engage the community and improve people’s quality of life. We aim to be the first choice of our partners and beneficiaries in everything we do.

We are looking for a HR manager who shares our passion for supporting the community to join our team. This will be a new role for the organisation and will play a vital part in supporting the organisation to deliver the wide variety of services the charity manages. Working closely with the CEO and senior management, the role will provide day-to-day support while also addressing the longer-term ambitions of the organisation.

Benefits include: pension, healthcare, flexible and hybrid working.

Skills and Qualities

Essential:

• Chartered CIPD membership and/or postgraduate qualification in either Human Resources Management or Employment Law, or working towards these qualifications
• Generalist HR experience and a good working knowledge of HR systems
• Experience at recruitment interviewing and assessment, including at a senior level
• First-hand experience of providing HR support for organisational change
• Experience of writing and implementing employment policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office package
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate and to work closely within a busy team / able to work independently and confidentially
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
• Ability to deal professionally, tactfully and confidently with people at all levels, both internal and external audiences
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislative framework and HR best practice, including equality, employment, immigration and data protection

Desirable:

• Education to degree level
• Experience in a HR role within private sector and / or ”not for profit” organisations employing at least 50 people
• Previous experience of designing and delivering HR training/briefings for managers
• Experience of managing budgets
• Understanding the issues inherent in operating within a geographically dispersed organisation
• Interest in current community and/or environmental issues

For more information and to apply for this post, please visit our website for the full job pack which includes an Application Form.

Please submit a completed Application Form by Thursday, 30th January 2025 at 12pm.

This post will be employed by Community Alliance Broxbourne and East Herts.

About the Role

The HR Assistant will work closely with the HR Manager to deliver a high quality and confidential administrative process. 

You will need to have experience within a HR environment, with an understanding of general best practices and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

You will be able to build relationships at all levels of the organisation, have excellent interpersonal skills and adapt to a variety of tasks which will require good planning and organisation skills.

No two days are the same as an HR Assistant at HMWT; you will be joining a friendly and committed team and get the opportunity to learn about the valuable work that the Trust carries out.

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.

If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity or have any specific questions, you can arrange a call with Jo Bayford, HR Manager - (contact details on recruitment pack).

Please refer to our full recruitment pack on our website before applying for the position.

About the Trust

Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.

We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.

Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.

Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.

How do we support you?

The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.

In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more on our website.

HR & Office Administrator

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours a week

Salary: £35,418 - £39,146 (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (with hybrid working options)

 Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional passionate about HR? Join CPAG as an HR & Office Administrator and become a vital part of our mission to end child poverty in the UK.

We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.

For more information about this post and to apply download the HR & Office Administrator job pack and application form.

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 17th January 2025

Interview will be held on: Week beginning 27th January 2025

HR Assistant

Location: Stockport, with options for hybrid working
Department: HR
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 20-25 per week, Part Time
Salary: £26,061 FTE (pro rata to hours worked)

Who we are

NUS Charity is an exciting membership organisation developing and championing strong students’ unions. We connect our members and curate services to deliver advice, guidance and crisis support to students’ unions. We do professional differently. We are a progressive charity representing students’ unions across the UK. The sector is inclusive, fun, dynamic and representative and we put students and students’ unions at the heart of everything we do. We are challenging but are committed to creating a supportive and flexible environment which pushes your personal development in your everyday activity.

What we do

Students’ unions can be transformational hubs for students, staff, and wider society. NUS Charity supports our members’ development to enhance their capacity and harness opportunities to maximise their positive impact. We do this in many ways, from managing a purchasing consortium to drive great value for our members, to our development activity, supporting the best potential in students’ unions - we strive to make a difference to our members.

Within our small HR Team we deal with the full range of generalist HR work. We support the organisation’s people-related needs across the full employee life cycle: helping managers with recruitment, onboarding new starters, and general employee relations matters such as sickness absence. The team is responsible for maintaining an accurate and complete HR System to ensure that payroll is accurate.

What we need

As our HR Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our team. You will be responsible for a wide range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes, and providing excellent customer service to our employees. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about HR. You should have experience of working within a generalist HR environment and be comfortable working with HR systems to manage HR and Payroll records, Learning & Development activity and Recruitment & Selection work.

You will be the first point of contact for HR queries and provide general administrative support to the team. You will administer our established HR systems, such as Natural HR/Moorepay for HR records and outsourced payroll – ensuring payroll administration is accurate and colleagues get paid correctly and on time. You will be working with WorkRite (our mandatory training system) and Hireful (our Recruitment & Selection Applicant Tracking System and onboarding).

We want to be as flexible as possible in this role, so we’re open to 20 – 25 hours across ideally 4 or 5 days per week. You can either do this role from our Stockport office or hybrid based partly in Stockport and partly at home.

Why apply?

As well as a great place to work, we offer a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement (starting at 27 days per year rising with service to 30 days, pro rata for part time)
- Enhanced sick, maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension scheme with employer matched contributions up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Childcare Allowance
- Paid volunteering days – three days per year for full time staff
- We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 19th January 2025 (23:59)
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview in Stockport on either Thursday 30th January or Tuesday 4th February 2025.

REF-218920

If you are experienced in HR roles and want to effect changes then this is a position for you.

This a fixed term contract to support the organisation, streamline and upgrade its HR processes and support the ongoing HR needs of the organisation. You will provide comprehensive day-to-day HR support in alignment with NWC’s policies and procedures and manage current processes as required. With a dotted line into the CEO, you will review current processes and then identify and implement upgraded effective HR processes, systems and reporting that meet the evolving needs of the organisation. This will include ensuring that any technology and cultural or procedural changes are implemented smoothly, enabling staff to adapt and engage throughout the transition and embed those new approaches.

Duties

• HR processes and systems development
• General HR
• Payroll
• Recruitment and Selection
• General requirements within the organisation
• Upholding the Values and Behaviours of the organisation

Skills

• CIPD or equivalent HR experience in a similar role with the ability to identify processes that can be improved and to work on own initiative
• A good working knowledge of how to work in a way that is compliant with the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other legislation,
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Experience of training others on HR or other regulated processes
• Strong time management skills including prioritising workload and meeting deadlines
• Accurately & efficiently report staff sickness, leave and any changes to employment contracts which might affect monthly payroll
• Ability to carry out recruitment and induction administration
• Ability to work both independently and with an NWC team or partner organisation as needed

This role requires a proactive individual who is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture while effectively managing human resources functions.

Please note: It is an occupational requirement that applications are open to women only, as permitted and defined under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 and appropriate guidance

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th January 2025 at 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Please Note: For this position you are required to complete an application form which you can download from our website or email jobs@nottingham womenscentre to request a form). We do not accept CV's.

Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £57,750 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post
Location:  Peterborough, required to have a visible presence in the office 2 days a week with travel to their Camberley, Stockton, Bradford and Burnley offices once a month. They’re a keen promoter of agile working and encourage working from home, as long as they meet their customers’ needs.

Our client believes everyone has the right to a safe, secure and warm place to call home.
They’re looking for a Senior People (HR) Business Partner to join our People team in Peterborough with travel to their other sites.

As a Senior People (HR) Business Partner, your role is instrumental in shaping the future of their organisation by leading strategic people initiatives that align with the overall business objectives. You will champion innovative HR strategies to foster a culture of growth, inclusivity, and engagement within the organisation. You’ll have good business acumen and work closely with leaders across the organisation to ensure their people strategy supports their mission of building better futures for both their colleagues and residents.

As an ambassador, you’ll embody their values by fostering a culture that encourages smart, data driven decisions in managing people and resources effectively. Through a results-driven approach, you will deliver high-impact initiatives that contribute to organisational success while aligning with the broader mission of providing exceptional service to their residents and communities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead transformational projects and contribute to creating a dynamic, high-performance workplace where everyone thrives. This really is an opportunity to make a difference for their customers and colleagues.

Salary: The spot salary for this post is £57,750 per annum for applicants who fully meet the requirements of the post. Applicants, who do not meet all the requirements of the post, will start 5% or 10% below the spot salary.

What will you get from them?

In addition to a competitive salary and agile working, they also have a focus on employees’ development. They support both professional and personal development, ensuring everyone has a development plan and provide access to a wide range of internal and external learning resources.

You’ll also receive:

- 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part time) excluding bank holidays per year rising by 1 day per year up to a maximum of one working week.
- A choice of Pension Schemes including a Defined Benefit Scheme with a 7.5% member contribution or a Defined Contribution Scheme with a 4% member contribution and 4% employer contribution. Both pension schemes provide Life Insurance Cover.
- Option to purchase additional holiday of up to 2 of your working weeks (at managers discretion.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- "Hapi" Benefits App with multiple discounts. 
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free parking
- Onsite gym

What skills/behaviours do you need to be a Senior People Business Partner?

- CIPD level 7 qualification or equivalent in Human Resources.
- Proven experience in a senior HR or People Business Partnering role, with a strong track record of leading strategic people initiatives.
- In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and organisational development.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high[1]performing teams in a complex, fast-paced environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide strategic insights.
- This role requires extensive traveling across their sites and estates and so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required

Interviews

1st stage interviews will take place on 31st January via Teams.
2nd stage interviews will take place on the 6th or 7th February at their Peterborough office.
Successful candidates will be asked to complete a behavioural questionnaire prior to their 2nd interview and will be sent a presentation topic in advance.

Who is our client? 

Our client believes that everyone should have access to an affordable, sustainable, and safe home, and their work across the country aims to do just that. They’re a national organisation, but with a community focus. They were formed in 1966 and have grown in the time since, and now provide homes and services to over 40,000 customers. 

Caring for their customers also means caring for their environment. With their ambitious energy-efficient development plans, and their retrofitting projects which are modernising their current homes; they are putting sustainability at the fore so that they can drive value for customers now and in the future. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of their recruitment process, please let them know they will ensure requirements are met.  

Please don’t delay in submitting your application. Where roles are urgent or they receive a high volume of applications, they may interview and conclude the process prior to any closing date indicated. 

Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, our client does not currently hold a sponsorship license. They are excited about their future and if you are too, they’d love to hear from you. 
 
You may also have experience in the following: HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People Business Partner, Human Resources Manager, HR Manager, Strategic HR Partner, Organisational Development Manager, Talent Management Specialist, Employee Relations Lead, Head of HR, HR Consultant, Workforce Planning Manager, HR Strategy Partner, Employee Engagement Manager, Change Management Specialist, HR Transformation Lead, etc.

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Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a varied role covering all areas of employee lifecycle?

My client is looking to recruit a HR Advisor. This is initially a 12-month fixed term contact with the option of working 4 or 5 days per week.

They offer a flexible working approach with 2 days per week on site in their Holborn office with the remainder of the week working remotely.

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum pro rota

Role

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth delivery of HR services, including recruitment, payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, and data management. You'll also contribute to development initiatives such as engagement, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring an excellent experience for managers and candidates. Advise on job descriptions, advertising strategies, and onboarding procedures.
• Payroll & Benefits Administration: Coordinate monthly payroll processes, manage pensions, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Employee Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for managers, providing guidance on HR policies, performance management, and employee relations matters.
• HR Analytics & Data Management: Maintain accurate employee records, generate reports to inform decision-making, and support compliance with data protection regulations.
• Engagement & Development: Organize initiatives to enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, learning, and development.

If you are interested in applying for this through TPP Recruitment then please do so by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The HR Officer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth delivery of all people services at TASO, helping to make our organisation an outstanding place to work. This role supports projects, activities, and administration across the full employee life cycle at TASO—from attraction and recruitment to development and retention.

This newly created role reflects the ongoing growth of our organisation and offers the opportunity to make a real impact on our processes, systems, and culture. You will report to our Chief Operating Officer, who will work closely with you to identify needs, set strategic direction, shape policy, and serve as a first point of escalation for any complex issues.

The HR Officer role is an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate to achieve real impact in a growing organisation. Besides coordinating our HR projects and programmes, you will have a chance to work in a small and friendly team of people who are genuinely committed to the charity’s mission. Other benefits include: 

Why work for TASO?

• Annual Holiday – 27 days per year, plus public/bank holidays and a day off for your birthday. 
• Pension Scheme – TASO will contribute 8% to your pension.
• Flexible working – We are committed to flexible working where possible, with core hours of 10:00 – 16:00. 
• Hybrid working – Currently, a two-day requirement to work from our London office. 
• Team days – Regular team days in the office and team building days.
• Training and Development – Systematic performance reviews, personalised learning and development objectives and access to a training and development fund plus team training days. 
• Volunteering – One day a year off to volunteer for an organisation of your choice. 
• Wellbeing – Free Employee assistance programme which offers webinars, courses and counselling sessions. A yearly personal wellbeing budget.
• Sick Pay Scheme – 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay after probation has been passed. 
• Staff Discounts – Discounts are available via Perks At Work from a wide range of retailers for shopping, dining, experiences, car maintenance, study, etc.

Initial terms and conditions of appointment

• £21,830 per annum (£36,383 FT equivalent) 
• Location: Central London. This post will be hybrid with the expectation that the post holder will be in the office one day a week in addition to attending the monthly all staff day. 
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Permanent. Part-time (3 days a week / 21 hours per week). Can be worked flexibly (eg, in half days).

HR and Employee Engagement Manager
Birmingham, West Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time HR and Employee Engagement Manager to join our team, on a permanent basis.

The HR and Employee Engagement Manager will deliver comprehensive HR services, offering clear and consistent guidance, professional support, and advice across all HR activities. This includes managing the employee lifecycle, HR operations, and creating and implementing strategies to improve employee satisfaction, morale and productivity.

What we offer:

· A starting salary of £34,314 - £41,511 depending on experience.

· 28 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays (25 days annual leave and 3 closure days)

· Ethical pension scheme (5-7% employer contribution)

· Flexible working hours

· Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme

· A fun and supportive team

· A solution-focused atmosphere and hard-working environment

· Cycle to work scheme

· Animal companion compassionate leave

· Death in service benefit

If you are a CIPD qualified HR professional looking to join a forward-thinking organisation that champions a healthy working culture, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

In this highly rewarding role, you will have the chance to make an enormous impact on the culture of our progressive organisation. We will provide you with ample professional support and opportunities for career growth as you join us on our mission.

Key responsibilities of the role:

As a HR and Employee Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for providing The Vegan Society with clear HR advice and guidance as we carry out our operations and support the society in creating and maintaining a positive work environment.

Providing expert advice to our senior leadership, you will manage a range of HR functions, ensuring all company procedures and policies are compliant with all relevant legislation. You will support a range of complex employee relation cases including change management.

Playing a crucial role in our organisational development, you will also produce an annual HR plan and will lead on HR activities such as the development and delivery of staff training programmes. Alongside these activities, you will lead on the employee lifecycle and support the delivery of our EDI strategy and build the strategies and processes required.

What are we looking for?

· Extensive experience in HR

· Experience of supporting senior management and/or trustees

· Experience of supporting the management of organisational change processes

· The ability to answer complex queries

· Experience of implementing and planning organisation-wide training

· A high level of knowledge and understanding of employment law, HR policy and legislation

· Experience of recruitment and EDI

· CIPD qualified

For a full list of duties, responsibilities, and personal criteria, please refer to the full job description and person specification.

Closing date for applications: 10th February 2025

The Vegan Society are actively recruiting for this position and may contact shortlisted candidates prior to the published closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

About us:

The Vegan Society makes veganism more accessible and an easily adopted approach by supporting individuals, policy and decision makers, caterers, manufacturers, health care professionals and the media.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

The Vegan Society values equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that tackles any structural discrimination or prejudice. We are actively trying to increase diversity in our organisation and encourage applications from all sections of the community. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

It is a condition of your employment that, as far as is possible and practicable, you adhere to a vegan diet and lifestyle.

If you are interested in applying for the role of HR & Employee Engagement Manager, please click on the apply button.

We are recruiting for an HR Manager on a permanent basis to work with our education client based in South London. This varied role will provide guidance and leadership on a range of operational and transactional HR issues, ensuring consistency with HR policies, utilising your understanding of current employment law and good HR practice.

As our HR Manager you will also develop, implement, monitor and continuously improve operational and transactional HR processes and procedures whilst ensuring that HR services are customer-focussed, consistent, comprehensive, efficient and professional. You will also provide informal advice, coaching and mentoring to HR representatives as required on HR operational or transactional activities, whilst also line managing our Central HR Administrators, ensuring they provide a quality, efficient transactional HR service to all line managers and staff. You will also design and deliver in-house workshops and update sessions to HR representatives within the organisation on operational HR activities and transactional systems whilst supporting the Head of HR Business Management, and the HR Business Partnering team with our HR compliance

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate strong operational HR knowledge and experience with and the ability to develop and apply effective HR processes and solutions. You will have an eagerness to learn continuously and seek out creative solutions to complex problems, employing attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for providing an excellent HR service to our employees and leadership teams. You will be joining an experienced, friendly and collaborative team who will foster your professional development.

Hybrid working of 3 days in the office available - some travel to sites across London required.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please get in touch ASAP.

The HR department is a stimulating and fascinating place to work where you will meet and interact with all the teams that constitute the UCB family.  You will be responsible for offering clerical support to the HR team.

We are looking for someone who has strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy and diverse workload; someone who will remain calm and rational under pressure.  Working with people you will need to have good communication skills both written and verbal, be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and possess effective interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus. 

There will be times when you need to be resilient, especially when dealing with difficult issues; it is, therefore, essential that you can demonstrate courage in the face of adversity while maintaining an optimistic outlook.  A flexible and positive can do attitude is essential, with previous HR experience being an advantage.

In return you will be welcomed into a supportive and friendly team where you will have the opportunity to grow, develop and gain invaluable HR knowledge.  You will be encouraged to undertake training appropriate to your field and progress within the Professional Body for Human Resources, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

This is a full time position but we would welcome and equally consider job sharing opportunities for the right candidates.

This position will be based at our Operations Centre, Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke on Trent ST6 4JF.  However, you will be required to travel to our Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8RY on a regular basis

Closing date for applications: Friday 7th February 2025 – 12 noon

Interviews: On-site interviews Thursday 20th February 2025

Salary: £23,000 - £24,500 per annum, depending on skill and experience. Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6% 

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy