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People and Culture Officer
SUMMARY
We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced People and Culture Officer to join our dynamic team at Nekton.
This is an exciting opportunity that involves a diverse portfolio of responsibilities. These include:
Managing HR needs and requirements including recruitment, contracting, development and implementation of employment policies and processes, and conducting annual employee appraisals.
Developing and strengthening team culture around a fast-growing team working between office and home locations, including planning team events and development programmes.
- Start: January/February 2025
- Location: Hybrid, ideally including approx. 2 days per week at our Oxford area-based HQ.
- Salary: £31-£34k per annum pro-rata, depending on experience and qualifications
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 3 flexible days per week
- Reporting to: Head of Finance and Operations
- Staff reporting to this post: None
- Working with: All teams and HR Business Partner
Please note: Only applicants who are eligible and available to work in the UK immediately will be considered.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Managing and developing team culture
Dealing with all aspects of staff recruitment
Collating required information for and setting up employment contracts and contract variation documents
Providing inductions for new staff and assisting with onboarding
Keeping employment policies relevant and up to date, introducing new policies as appropriate to ensure compliance with national laws and regulations.
Managing staff leave records, including records of Time Off in Lieu
Recording and processing confidential information
Distributing payslips and other payroll documents
Managing pension enrolments
Actioning internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department
Coordinating with management to develop HR-related training and development programmes, workshops, and seminars
Managing the Company’s appraisal process and cycle
Coordinating with management for the development of employee development, health, mental health and wellbeing programmes.
Coordinating with management to promote equality, health, and safety
Ensuring employees have correct pay and benefits
Handling any disciplinary processes and formal grievances
Writing and submitting reports on general HR activities
Continuously learning the latest HR best practices to improve workplace efficiency
Liaising with Senior HR Business Advisers as required
Adhoc HR requirements as needed
KEY ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, in a related field. or equivalent.
An affiliation with Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or similar
CIPD Level 5 or above or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a HR Officer role in a high growth organisation preferably in the scientific or charity sector.
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work well with others
Ability to monitor your own performance
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Sensitivity and understanding
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Enjoy working with people.
Collaborate closely with senior management to drive strategic initiatives and achieve organisational goals.
Desirable:
Proficiency in HR software and aptitude to learn new systems.
Ideally experience working in/with the charity sector.
Business management skills
Understand strategies for enhancing employee satisfaction and retention.
Passionate about building a strong company culture.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position please send your cv with a covering letter, quoting reference NFPCO102024, explaining why you think you would be a good fit for this role to [email protected] by 24th November 2024.
This role is open to UK-based applicants only. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.