Nursery Group HR Manager

4 days ago

united kingdom Les Petites Etoiles Bilingual Montessori Full time

Les Petites Etoiles is a group of children's nurseries that provides exceptional childcare in a nurturing bilingual environment. We are passionate about our mission and deeply care about our local community, parents, and staff.

About the role

Are you a passionate and experienced HR professional or former nursery manager with HR experience looking to make a real impact?

We are seeking a dedicated HR Manager for a maternity cover to join our family of five nurseries in Central London. In this key role, you will work closely with the management team and directors to ensure our teams feel valued, empowered, and equipped to deliver outstanding childcare.
As the HR Manager, you will take overall responsibility for managing and developing all aspects of Human Resources across the nurseries. From onboarding to payroll, employee wellbeing, and compliance, you will play a central role in creating a positive, supportive work environment. While this role does not involve working directly with children, you will be instrumental in supporting the people who do.

Location

You will work in our Head office in Angel, you will also have to travel to our 5 nurseries.

Responsibilities

  • HR support
  • Provide guidance and advice to managers and employees on HR matters, including policies, procedures, and employee wellbeing. Possibly leading on disciplinaries, grievances, and conflict resolution, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • Recruitment (possibly)
  • Participate in the recruitment processes, including advertising, interviewing, visa documentation, and safer recruitment compliance
  • Onboarding and induction
  • Ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new employee
  • Payroll & Administration
  • Ensure the accurate management of monthly payroll processes in collaboration with our payroll provider. Address employee payroll queries and maintain up-to-date HR records and forms.
  • Compliance:
  • Ensure all HR policies and procedures align with current employment law and sector requirements, updating documentation as needed.
  • Wellbeing Initiatives:

Develop and implement strategies to prioritise staff wellbeing, including projects, events, and tools to create a positive and supportive workplace culture.

What we are Looking for:
We are searching for someone who brings not only HR expertise but also warmth, compassion, and a genuine desire to support our team. The ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong background in HR or in leadership within education or childcare sectors.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to support and motivate teams.
  • A thorough understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Outstanding organisational and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
  • Leadership qualities, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with care.

Benefits

  • Open, informal, and equal working environment where management is approachable
  • 7 weeks holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Competitive salary

Safeguarding

Children and young people should never experience abuse of any kind

We have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people, keep them safe, and practice in a way that protects them.

All references will be thoroughly checked, and we will apply for a DBS update service and a DBS equivalent from any country the applicant was in prior to the UK and within the last 5 years.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability , race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

  • HR Generalist

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Realise HR Full time €40,000

    Role: HR Generalist Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: Circa £40,000 Employment Type: Permanent Benefits: Private Health Insurance Company Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave EAP Are you a dynamic HR professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling complex...

  • HR Generalist

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Realise HR Full time €40,000

    Role: HR Generalist Location: Hertford (Hybrid) Salary: Circa £40,000 Employment Type: Permanent Benefits: Private Health Insurance Company Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave EAP Are you a dynamic HR professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling complex challenges...

  • HR Officer

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Realise HR Full time €40,000

    Role: HR Generalist Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Salary: Circa £40,000 Employment Type: Permanent Benefits: Private Health Insurance Company Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave EAP Are you a dynamic HR professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling complex...

  • HR Officer

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Realise HR Full time €40,000

    Role: HR Generalist Location: Hertford (Hybrid) Salary: Circa £40,000 Employment Type: Permanent Benefits: Private Health Insurance Company Bonus Scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave EAP Are you a dynamic HR professional looking for the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling complex...

  • Divisional HR Director

    5 days ago

    United Kingdom HR Heads Full time €90,000 - €100,000

    Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week on site near to Basingstoke Salary £90-100k - Full Benefits package to follow Fantastic opportunity to be the strategic lead across an International remit covering the UAE & other countries. Experience business partnering with the UAE is critical Full HR Cultural transformation experience Commercially astute and able to...

  • Divisional HR Director

    4 days ago

    United Kingdom HR Heads Full time €90,000 - €100,000

    Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week on site near to Basingstoke Salary £90-100k - Full Benefits package to follow Fantastic opportunity to be the strategic lead across an International remit covering the UAE & other countries. Experience business partnering with the UAE is critical Full HR Cultural transformation experience Commercially astute and able to...

  • HR Transformation Planning Executive

    5 days ago

    United Kingdom HR Heads Full time €90,000 - €100,000

    Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week on site near to Basingstoke Salary £90-100k - Full Benefits package to follow Full HR Cultural transformation experience Lead and coach the HR team to enhance effectiveness and skill development. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with NewCo's growth. Manage performance management processes. Collaborate...

  • HR Transformation Planning Executive

    4 days ago

    United Kingdom HR Heads Full time €90,000 - €100,000

    Hybrid Working - 3 Days a week on site near to Basingstoke Salary £90-100k - Full Benefits package to follow Full HR Cultural transformation experience Lead and coach the HR team to enhance effectiveness and skill development. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with NewCo's growth. Manage performance management processes. Collaborate...

  • HR Operations Manager

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom G2V Recruitment Group Full time

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The HR Operations Manager will be responsible for managing and personally delivering an excellent operational HR service to the Group. The HR Operations Manager will manage two HR Advisors and one HR Administrator and will have responsibility for the delivery and oversight of a broad range of HR activities associated with the...

  • Senior Manager HR Operations

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom G2V Recruitment Group Full time

    MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The HR Operations Manager will be responsible for managing and personally delivering an excellent operational HR service to the Group. The HR Operations Manager will manage two HR Advisors and one HR Administrator and will have responsibility for the delivery and oversight of a broad range of HR activities associated with the...

  • HR Services Manager HR Services Manager

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Reed- UNLIMITED Full time

    As the HR Shared Services Manager at Hill Group UK, your role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering efficient, effective and customer-orientated HR operations and services. This role will be responsible for the end-to-end management of all employee lifecycle processes, ensuring data accuracy and integrity identifying process improvements and...

  • HR and Recruitment Advisor

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom KMK HR Solutions Full time €36,000 - €44,000

    Job Title: HR and Recruitment Advisor Company: Technology My client are looking for a dedicated HR and Recruitment Advisor to join their team. This role offers the perfect blend of recruitment responsibilities and HR advisory duties, making it an exciting opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact within a vibrant and demanding business...

  • Executive HR Specialist

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Partner Group Full time

    Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Up to £1500 daily rate 6 month contract Partner Interim are engaged with a Consumer Brand business based in Central London. The firm is fast becoming a global leader in their sector due to their brand centric focus and has grown substantially over the past 5 years following some large acquisitions and expansion of...

  • Head of HR

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time €75,000

    Elevation Recruitment Group is excited to be partnering with a valued Manufacturing client to recruit a Head of HR for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting at the end January 2025. As the Head of HR , you'll have a high-impact role, leading and shaping people strategies across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, you’ll work...

  • Nursery Manager

    3 months ago

    United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

    Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to achieve this through educating the children of today, so that they, in turn, can influence the way future generations live. About Us: Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to...

  • Nursery Manager

    3 months ago

    United Kingdom Tops Day Nurseries Full time

    Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to achieve this through educating the children of today, so that they, in turn, can influence the way future generations live. About Us: Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to...

  • Senior HR Business Partner

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time

    Elevation Recruitment Group’s HR Division is thrilled to be partnering with a leading financial services organisation in Sheffield City Centre to recruit an Interim Senior HR Business Partner . This 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) is a fantastic opportunity to drive meaningful change, shape HR strategy, and align it with business goals....

  • HR Business Partner

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Hager Group Full time

    We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team in Telford. This role is pivotal in driving the alignment of our people strategy with our business objectives, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering a thriving, engaged workforce. In your role as HRBP, you will actively contribute to realizing our Group’s...

  • HR Manager

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Focus Management Consultants Ltd Full time

    Opportunity to join a fast-paced successful manufacturing business, as their HR Manager, that supplies leading food brands. As HR Manager reporting to the Head of HR, you'll be joining a fast-paced successful business that supplies leading food brands. This role offers you the opportunity to work in a business that is going through a period of growth,...

  • Nursery Manager

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom KiddyKare Ltd Full time

    The nursery has access to the library nearby and often have story sessions there. There is a beautiful secure outdoor play area,where the children can play games and explore the garden. 75 per hour and potential occupancy bonus (paid termly) 5 or 40 hours per week, term time only. Star employee reward voucher scheme ~ Term time only ~50% childcare...