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Job Summary
We are offering a unique opportunity to join UniGreenScheme as an HR Manager at a pivotal stage in our growth. With a team of over 35 across two sites and ambitious plans for further expansion, we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and strategic HR professional to help build the foundations of our people function as we transition from a small business into a medium-sized organisation.
The contracted hours for this position are between 37.5 and 40 hours per week, with the opportunity for overtime and some working from home. Salary is £17.00 - £20.00 per hour, depending on experience. This position will be subjected to a 6-month probationary period.
About Us:
UniGreenScheme is the asset resale service for over 90 UK universities. We are a disruptive, high-growth business that is redefining how surplus equipment is managed. We have also supplied equipment to over 13,000 organisations around the world.
We are proud to have achieved some remarkable milestones that reflect our commitment to innovation and sustainability:
- Over 40,000 items successfully rehomed, giving them a new lease on life.
- 1.6 Million kilograms of equipment reused, preventing waste and promoting circular economy principles.
- £8.5m+ in savings delivered for the research and education sector, proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
- Carbon savings equivalent to planting 100,000 urban trees, achieved through our resale services.
These achievements are the result of a passionate and dedicated team that believes in making a difference. Five years ago, UniGreenScheme had a team of 12, and today it has a team of 38 across Wales and Scotland. We are continuing to grow quickly and are looking for people who want to help shape the next stage of the business.
If you’re excited by the idea of joining a forward-thinking company that values sustainability, innovation, and high performance, please go to our website to apply (https://shop.unigreenscheme.co.uk/human-resources-manager-caerphilly).
About the Role:
This role is a highly dynamic HR Manager position – helping to professionalise, standardise, and lead HR processes across the business as we continue to grow.
HR is currently managed by the founders and wider management team. We are now ready to create a more structured and consistent HR function that supports our team, protects the business, and helps maintain the high standards that have enabled our growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth company at a key point in its development. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the HR function, improve existing processes, and help build the foundations required for the next stage of the business.
The role will include higher-level HR tasks such as writing and reviewing policies, supporting managers, handling HR issues, understanding employment and contract matters, and helping to create fair and consistent processes across the company.
As this is currently a standalone HR role, the successful candidate must also be willing to complete practical HR administration. This may include reviewing monthly time logs, dealing with leave requests, supporting rota and schedule queries, investigating sickness absence, and maintaining HR records.
There may also be occasional requirements to support time-sensitive HR matters outside normal office hours, such as sickness notifications. The exact expectations for this would be discussed during interview.
About You:
We are looking for a hard-working and committed individual who can think strategically, act practically, and respond well to the changing needs of a growing business.
To fulfil the role, you must have strong HR experience and be comfortable working across both strategic and administrative HR tasks. You must be confident supporting managers, handling HR issues, writing and improving policies, and helping to create fair, consistent, and professional processes across the company.
You must also be comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the HR function. This is not a role where all systems and processes are already in place. We are looking for someone who can bring experience, initiative, and vision to help shape what HR looks like at UniGreenScheme.
Previous experience in a larger organisation, a multi-site business, or a standalone HR role is highly desirable.
Candidates must demonstrate a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute with high accuracy. This will be assessed before the interview.
Staff Benefits:
Benefits include extra annual leave per year of service, a paid daily break, paid training and development, career progression opportunities, flexible working where appropriate, and staff social events. We're looking for motivated people who want to develop their skills and grow with the business.
Other Considerations:
The position is strictly non-smoking only.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
How to Apply: Please go to our website - https://shop.unigreenscheme.co.uk/human-resources-manager-caerphilly - and click apply at the top of the page to fill in the application form. Any applicants applying by clicking apply on Indeed will not be reviewed.
Salary: £17.00-£20.00 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: Because we are always growing our team, this is a perpetual post. You can apply anytime, and your application will be reviewed within the following days.
Pay: £17.00-£20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
