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Take ownership of the operational management and delivery of HR services across Ellacotts, ensuring alignment with our vision, values and business strategy. You’ll play a key role in shaping a positive employee experience, maintaining compliance with UK legislation, and acting as a trusted advisor to leaders, employees, and external stakeholders.
Job Responsibility
Take ownership of the operational management and delivery of HR services across Ellacotts, ensuring alignment with our vision, values and business strategy
Partner with the Head of People & Innovation and management team to shape and deliver the firm’s people strategy
Align HR initiatives with business goals to drive measurable outcomes
Use data and insights to identify trends, risks and opportunities, recommending solutions where needed
Oversee HR systems and employee records, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
Support workforce planning and budgeting across salaries, training and HR activities
Monitor trainee and apprentice progress, ensuring development, performance and study objectives are met
Effectively manage a varied workload, balancing competing priorities while maintaining an excellent quality service
Provide expert, pragmatic advice on UK employment law and HR best practice
Lead and manage a full range of employee relations matters, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
Review and enhance policies, procedures and working practices to support the evolving needs of the business
Ensure HR processes are consistently followed and continually improved
Lead and develop the firm’s recruitment approach, working with agencies and internal stakeholders
Drive a proactive, multi-channel attraction strategy (direct sourcing, social media, events, referrals and more)
Ensure an efficient and high-quality candidate experience
Oversee onboarding and induction, ensuring a strong start for new joiners
Identify and deliver learning and development initiatives that support individual and business growth
Lead the employee engagement survey process, analysing results and supporting action planning
Support reward and recognition approaches that drive retention and performance
Create opportunities for employee voice and meaningful consultation
Manage and evolve the firm’s appraisal process and cycle
Coach managers on effective performance management
Oversee payroll inputs for the external provider, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Build and manage relationships with external providers (e.g. recruiters, training partners)
Stay informed on legislative changes and market trends, driving appropriate organisational responses
Support internal communications and key people initiatives
Contribute to CSR activity, including social and charitable events across the firm
Support health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and first aid provision
Lead, coach and develop the HR team
Delegate effectively and support continuous development within the team
Contribute to wider firm initiatives and support partners as required
Requirements
CIPD qualified (or degree or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years’ HR experience within a commercial environment, including at least 2 years at HR Manager level
Strong, up to date knowledge of UK employment law
Experience working in a commercial or professional services environment
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Confident using HR systems and data to inform decisions
Based within commuting distance of Banbury
Willingness to travel to other offices as required
Flexibility to work outside normal hours when needed