Head of Human Resources

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR to lead the team and develop their career in an organisation with a real ‘family’ culture.

As a Head of HR at Our Place Group, you will provide advisory, transactional, and operational support across the Group, working collaboratively with management at all sites.

We aim to provide our teams with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them. This role is demanding and requires hard work and commitment, but it is an exciting time to join Our Place Group. It is an extremely rewarding role within a friendly supportive environment.

You will support the management and Executive Team in delivering a first-class, professional advice to all employees, encompassing the whole employee lifecycle.

Some of the key tasks you will be involved in will include:

- Managing complex employee relations casework including dispute resolutions, disciplinaries, grievances and absence management
- Provide advice, support, and guidance to managers on the interpretation of employment legislation and HR practice
- Develop the capability of managers and supervisors to manage the teams effectively
- Produce HR reports and KPI’s
- Support the recruitment process
- Support the Management and Executive Team in the development and implementation of HR projects, that align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation
- Support the Management and Executive Team in the development of HR policies and procedures to drive performance and mitigate disputes.

**Skills Required**:

- Strong attention to detail
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible in approach
- Ability to influence and negotiate
- Ability to work autonomously
- Confident, well organised, with an ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to forge strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Able to manage change
- Effective communication skills
- Can work well in a pressurised environment.

**Qualifications/Work Experience**:

- Proven HR generalist experience, demonstrating success in previous roles
- CIPD Level 5 Qualified, Equivalent Qualifications will be considered
- Knowledge and understanding of HR practices
- Current knowledge and understanding of employment law
- Experience of HR systems
- Experience in the Care or Education sector is desirable

**In return, we can offer you**:

- Competitive salary
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Free sight test.
- A range of wellbeing initiatives.
- Long service incentives.
- Nest pension scheme.
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Paid Breaks.
- Generous annual leave.
- Staff events.
- Ongoing training & support.
- Cycle to work Scheme.
- Tech Scheme.

**Hours per Week**: Part time / Full Time - Flexible - can be discussed at interview Monday to Friday only

**Salary**:£30,000 + per annum - salary dependant an qualifications & experience.

**Your Application**:
Our Place Group is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role will involve undertaking regulated activity such as personal care or having the opportunity for contact with our children/young people.

Pre employment checks will be carried out by Our Place Group in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. Further information regarding this can be found in our Recruitment and Selection policy.

**Job Type**: Temp to perm

**Salary**: From £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Compliant with all Government guidelines - lateral flow testing in operation.

**Experience**:

- Human Resources: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CIPD Level 5 Qualification (required)

Work Location: One location