Head of People

Reading, Oxfordshire
Daniel Owen Ltd

We are seeking an experienced, commercially aware ‘Head of People’ or HR Manager to join our growing recruitment business based full-time within our office based in central Reading. This would be leading and running an HR function serving our 13 offices and reporting to the COO and board.

You will need to be a confident and capable human resources expert, with excellent organisation, administration, communication and training skills. The ability to provide advice and guidance on HR practice to a diverse range of stakeholders is essential. This is a hands-on role with a strong operational element and requires a responsive individual who has an eye for detail, can work collaboratively and at pace with other business functions.

HR Duties

• First point of contact for Human Resources, supporting managers and employees across the business
• Employee relations – providing a full HR support service on performance, disciplinary and other employment issues
• EOT culture and communication – developing and running forums for employee voices
• Overseeing and administering the Company appraisal system
• All HR administration including contracts, employment and payroll changes
• Absence management and reporting
• HR Policy – ensuring HR policies are up to date and suitable
• Benefit management, including holiday schemes, benefits portal, pensions, company cars
• HR information system management
• Responsible for the EDI for the company
• Responsible for developing strategy and managing the CSR for the business

L&D Duties

• Talent Management – overseeing the employee lifecycle, ensuring we develop and retain top talent
• Developing a company-wide L&D strategy aligned to our business plans, vision and values
• Planning and organising training workshops with internal and external providers
• Engaging with the Senior leadership team to embed learning and talent pathways
• Support succession planning and talent development

Key Skills and Experience

• Management experience
• Minimum level 5 CIPD or equivalent
• Proven HR Generalist experience, ideally previously within the recruitment industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the ACAS codes of practice
• Highly Organised with excellent administrations skills and attention to detail
• Commercially aware
• Team player with the ability and confidence to work independently
• A can-do attitude, prepared to go above and beyond

What we offer:

Benefits include contributory pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, company trips and events, plus free on-site parking. The role is based in our office in central Reading with monthly visits to our London office and travel to other offices when required.

Although the role is office based we are willing to consider applicants requiring a hybrid role.