HR Generalist (Manager level)
THE FINER DETAILS: Monday to Friday, 35-40 hours per week
Place of work: Hybrid work arrangement; multi-site across all Seahorse Nursery businesses
Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year.
Purpose of post: HR compliance, EYFS statutory compliance in relation to safer recruitment, talent acquisition, talent development, responsibility for HR management system, working and up to-date knowledge of government policy and ACAS best practice, to provide HR guidance and advice to the Directors and senior leadership team, oversight of recruitment including line management of recruitment administrator.
Benefits
- Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 per annum based on qualification and experience
- Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)
- Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks
- Refer a friend bonus
Requirements:
- HR qualification and CIPD registration
- Minimum of 2 years experience
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
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Technical skills: to be confident, accurate and fast using the Microsoft Office package, HR software (e.g. People HR), a range of websites, apps and social media (e.g. Indeed, Reed, Nursery World Jobs, Facebook, etc)
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To be able to work accurately, with good attention to detail
Key areas
- Full oversight and record keeping responsibility of PeopleHR system for all nursery personnel. Updating monthly with any employee changes. Ensuring data is kept safe and secure.
- To support with payroll and benefits administration
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Providing HR support to the senior team particularly around disciplinary action and grievances
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Supporting employee well-being and raising mental health awareness across all nurseries
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Line management of the recruitment administrator
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Being responsible for safer recruitment and ongoing suitability of all Seahorse employees including right to work checks
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Develop and implement the company recruitment Strategy
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To oversee the onboarding process of new employees and strategy for talent acquisition
- Support with active and passive recruitment on Job Boards (e.g. Indeed, CV Library, etc) and contact with potential new recruits
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Developing relationships with Universities and Colleges - arranging to visit in person and developing a link for newly qualified individuals and graduates
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Oversee organisation and running of employment stands at public venues and job shows
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Deliver training related to HR and recruitment
Duties: Record maintenance; Recruitment and new hire process; Staff development and employee relations; Payroll and benefits administration; Other daily job duties and responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and responsibilities, you may be asked to perform other reasonable tasks at the request of a senior leader
You can find more about Seahorse Nursery on our website https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/ or by getting in touch to discuss available opportunities by emailing [email protected] or calling Tracey at 07392 531708.
Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check.
