Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 pro rata
Location: All nurseries
Work Mode: Hybrid Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking role where you can drive innovation in training, employee engagement, and workplace incentives? Portland Nurseries is searching for an exceptional HR Manager to empower and shape our people agenda, supporting around 6 thriving nurseries across our family-owned group. This role offers fantastic flexibility, blending one office-based day per week at our head office in Huddersfield (HD1) with site visits throughout Huddersfield and Halifax and remote work. This role is supported by a HR Administrator and the Senior Manager Team. Get ready to make a tangible impact on employee development, engagement, and overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities
HR Advisory & Compliance
- Oversee core HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle, and HR systems
- Provide expert guidance on employment law, policies, and best practices
- Support managers with grievance & disciplinary processes, performance management, and absence reviews
- Champion workplace improvements that build strong morale, engagement, and retention
HR Strategy & Employee Engagement
- Develop and implement innovative training programmes to enhance employee development & engagement
- Lead the creation of workplace incentives to boost morale & productivity
- Evaluate & refine HR strategies to align with industry trends & business goals
- Shape a forward-thinking HR approach to ensure a competitive, thriving workplace
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with leadership to embed a learning culture and drive strategic HR initiatives
- Ensure all mandatory HR training is delivered effectively and lead new training rollouts
- Develop strong relationships with universities and schools to maintain a robust talent pipeline
- Oversee workplace investigations & ER meetings, ensuring fairness and compliance
