We’re looking for an experienced HR Officer to join a busy and people-focused team in Banbury on a full time, permanent basis, office based – full-time hours are 40 per week, but our client will consider 35 hours. This is a hands-on HR role where you’ll be a key point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice and support across the full employee lifecycle.
As HR Officer, you will be responsible for:
Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
Supporting employee relations matters including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
Coordinating recruitment, offers, pre-employment checks and onboarding
Supporting managers with investigations, meetings and HR documentation
Managing absence, wellbeing and Occupational Health processes
Maintaining accurate HR records and producing HR reports and management information
Supporting employee engagement, communications and recognition initiatives
Assisting with HR projects, policy updates and continuous improvement
Ensuring HR processes are consistent, compliant and aligned with UK employment legislation
We’re looking for someone who is practical, approachable and confident in their HR knowledge. You’ll need to be comfortable working closely with managers, handling sensitive situations professionally and balancing a busy workload.
Ideally, you’ll have:
Previous experience in an HR Officer or HR Advisor position
Good knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes
Experience supporting employee relations cases
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
The ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
Experience within a manufacturing, logistics, FMCG or similarly operational environment would be beneficial, as would experience with HR systems and time & attendance platforms.
Why this role?
This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being close to the people and the business rather than simply sitting behind a desk. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference, support managers, improve processes and contribute to a positive employee experience. Salary for this role is up to £37,000 DOE, 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays, pension, Death in Service, sick pay reflective of length of service.
If you're looking for your next HR opportunity in Banbury and this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Director of People and Workforce Development to lead the People and Learning Culture Directorate for an exceptional organisation based in the Kirkby area. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading specialist organisations
This organisation is a leading care company supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism across the North West, providing a wide range of specialist services and support to help improve the lives and wellbeing of the people it serves
As the Executive Director of People and Workforce your key responsibilities include:
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the People and Learning Culture Strategy, ensuring clear alignment with organisational strategy and operational plans
Provide strategic advice and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive Officer, Board, Executive Team and senior leaders on people, workforce, culture and organisational learning matters
Lead the People and Learning Culture Directorate to deliver high-quality and effective services across employee relations, recruitment, retention, learning and development, workforce planning, organisational development, pay and reward
Develop a modern, inclusive and values-led culture in which staff are supported, engaged, accountable and able to contribute to continuous improvement
Provide executive leadership for organisational change, including restructures, service redesign, and workforce transformation and new operating models
Lead strategic workforce planning to ensure the organisation has the right people, skills, capacity and leadership capability to meet current and future service needs
Lead strategies that strengthen employee engagement, retention, wellbeing, recognition and the overall employee experience
Act as a trusted executive advisor and senior leader, contributing to organisational strategy, corporate decision-making, risk management and effective governance
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Significant senior leadership experience in a people, HR, organisational development or learning culture function
Experience of developing and delivering people strategy, workforce planning, organisational culture and change at senior level
Significant proven knowledge of UK employment law, safer recruitment, safeguarding-related people practice, employee relations risk and workforce governance
Experience of advising Chief Executives, Executive Teams and senior managers on complex people, culture, organisational change and employment risk matters
Ability to prepare and present strategic reports, Board papers and workforce analysis
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use workforce data, evidence and insight to inform decisions
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and engage credibly with the Board, Executive Team, managers, staff and external stakeholders
**To be considered for this position you must have a CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent senior professional experience in people, organisational development or learning leadership**
The successful Director of People and Learning Culture will receive an excellent salary up to £90,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and dedication you will receive the following generous benefits:
Staff wellbeing designated fund
Employee assistance programme
Long service awards
Annual leave buy back
Enhanced sick pay
NEST pension scheme
Ongoing professional development
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Extended leave for parents and partners who have a premature baby
Paternity leave for partners
Shared parental leave
Yearly staff awards ceremony
Employee of the month
Reference ID: 7415
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