About Us:
At Toad Hall, we are dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood care and education. With a growing network of nursery settings across the South East, our team is at the heart of everything we do. Due to our expansion, we are currently seeking a passionate and experienced HR Advisor to join our dynamic team.
About the Role:
As an HR Advisor at Toad Hall, you will be instrumental in providing comprehensive HR support to the Head of HR and the wider business. You will serve as a trusted point of contact for both management and employees, offering timely and effective HR advice on a range of issues. This role requires professionalism, diligence, and a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Prepare recruitment documentation, manage DBS renewals, and handle the administration of flexible working requests and leaves of absence.
- Employee Relations & Legal Compliance: Provide support for employee relations casework, act as a note-taker during meetings, and ensure compliance with employment law by staying updated on legal changes and conducting annual audits of personnel files.
- Payroll & Compensation: Input monthly payroll changes, support payroll processing, manage compliance with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage regulations, and assist with annual leave buyback and bonus processes.
- Training & Development: Oversee the Government Apprenticeship Service, deliver HR training sessions, and manage training feedback and recognition programs.
- Health & Wellbeing: Coordinate Occupational Health referrals, support workplace wellness initiatives, and manage the administration of employee exit processes and reporting.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification with up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
- Proven experience in payroll, HR administration, and employee relations
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Access to own transport for travel to nursery settings
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £30,000
- Benefits package including opportunities for professional development and growth
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
If you are a dedicated HR professional with a passion for supporting employees and contributing to a thriving organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join the Toad Hall family!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We take safeguarding seriously and follow safe recruitment procedures. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.