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My client is seeking an experienced HR professional to lead their HR operations and wellbeing services. This role plays a key part in creating a positive, high performing workplace where staff feel supported, engaged and able to thrive. You will oversee day‑to‑day HR services, provide expert advice to managers, and help shape people initiatives that support performance, wellbeing and compliance across the business.
Job Responsibility:
Managing a HR Adviser and HR Apprentice
Lead and manage the day‑to‑day delivery of HR services
Coach and support the HR team to deliver a professional, people focused service
Improve HR processes to enhance efficiency and the employee experience
Provide practical, clear HR advice on issues such as absence, performance, conduct, capability and wellbeing
Support and coach managers to handle people matters confidently and consistently
Manage and oversee complex employee relations cases
Ensure HR practices comply with employment law, safeguarding requirements and business policies
Act as Deputy Staff Safeguarding Lead and respond appropriately to concerns
Support organisational change processes in line with legislation and policy
Contribute to probation, appraisal, performance review and mandatory training processes
Help develop and deliver staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives
Coordinate wellbeing activities, benefits and resources (e.g. Perkbox)
Support staff with health disclosures and reasonable adjustments, ensuring duty of care is met
Promote an inclusive, supportive and respectful workplace culture
Maintain accurate HR data and produce reports to identify trends and risks
Support HR projects and wider people initiatives
Keep HR policies and procedures up to date
Maintain professional knowledge through CPD and mandatory training
Requirements:
CIPD Level 5 and above (or equivalent) essential
Proven experience in HR management, generalist role providing solution focussed practical HR advice
Experience of working within a highly regulated sector (e.g education, healthcare, social care or financial services)
Practical knowledge and experience of employment legislation, application and compliance
Experience of being a designated safeguarding lead
Experience of developing / implementing HR systems and databases
Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and public sector statutory duties
Ability to build strong, credible working relationship and coach and mentor managers
Proactive and solutions-focussed, with a drive to continuously improve processes and candidate experience
Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working at pace and responding to changing priorities