Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and detail-focused HR & Compliance Manager to lead our HR function and ensure our employment practices meet all legal, regulatory and organisational requirements.
In this important role, you will oversee day-to-day HR operations, strengthen our policies and compliance systems, and support managers in creating a positive, fair and well-managed workplace. You will use accurate employee data and effective HR systems to improve recruitment, onboarding, record-keeping and workforce planning.
This is an excellent opportunity to influence the continued growth of our organisation while promoting high standards of integrity, compliance and employee wellbeing.
Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Developing, implementing and maintaining HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and organisational needs.
- Advising managers on employee relations, conduct, attendance, capability and performance.
- Planning and supporting workplace investigations, disciplinary processes, grievances and appeals.
- Managing safer recruitment, employee records, contracts, onboarding and probation reviews.
- Maintaining accurate HR systems and ensuring employee information is complete, secure and up to date.
- Monitoring changes in employment law and recommending necessary updates.
- Supporting safeguarding procedures, referrals and allegations management.
- Maintaining staff-training and compliance records.
- Conducting HR, safer-recruitment and compliance audits.
- Supporting Ofsted readiness and monitoring any resulting actions.
- Analysing workforce information, including absence, turnover, recruitment, training and employee-relations trends.
- Preparing clear reports and recommendations for senior management.
- Communicating HR and compliance updates effectively across the organisation.
- Coordinating external HR, legal or safeguarding advice where specialist support is required.
Requirements
- Proven experience working in an HR advisory, management or compliance-focused role.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice and workplace compliance.
- Experience managing or supporting employee-relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence, capability and performance.
- Experience developing, reviewing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
- A good understanding of safer recruitment, including references, right-to-work checks, employment history and DBS requirements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage confidential records, deadlines and multiple ongoing cases.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to advise and influence managers at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify risks, inconsistencies and areas of non-compliance.
- Experience analysing workforce information such as absence, turnover, recruitment, training and employee-relations trends.
- Confidence conducting audits, preparing reports and presenting clear recommendations to senior management.
- The ability to remain impartial, professional and composed when managing sensitive or challenging situations.
- Competence using HR systems, Microsoft Office and digital record-keeping platforms.
- A commitment to safeguarding children and promoting a positive, fair and compliant workplace culture.
- CIPD Level 5 or an equivalent HR qualification is desirable.
- Safeguarding or DSL experience is desirable.
- Previous experience within childcare, education, healthcare or another regulated environment is desirable.
Join us as an HR & Compliance Manager to shape a compliant, innovative workplace where people thrive! Your leadership will empower teams through strategic HR initiatives while safeguarding organizational integrity—making a meaningful difference every day!
Pay: £38,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
