HR and Employee Relations Specialist

Aldermaston Source: WhatJobs

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£45,000 – £50,000 DOE Full-time, all year Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00 Aldermaston head office, with travel across our settings in Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

A big ER remit, a small team to lead, and 17 settings to shape. If you want hands-on HR with real influence, this is it.

The role

We're a growing group of 17 day nurseries caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Our people make that happen — and we need a specialist to look after them. This is a varied, hands-on role spanning employee relations, HR operations and strategic support, working directly with managers and the executive team. You'll also lead a small HR team, so it's a strong step up for anyone who wants leadership without leaving the day job behind.

What you'll own

End-to-end ER casework across all our settings (nurseries) — disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability.
Practical, commercially minded advice to managers at every level, plus the documentation to back it up.
Compliance with UK employment law, group policy and Safer Recruitment — including recruitment activity across the group.
HR policies, systems, records, benefits and onboarding: accurate, consistent and fit for a growing business.
People data and trends — spotting risk early and acting on it.
Wider projects: restructures, TUPE, consultation and executive-team initiatives.
A small HR team (payroll and recruitment), with clear direction and support.

What you'll bring

Proven experience in a broad HR role with strong Employee Relations casework behind you.
Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
Experience supporting managers through complex, sensitive people matters.
Experience managing or mentoring a small team.
Sharp communication, organisation and problem-solving — and the confidence to decide and own it.
CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience (essential).

Nice to have

Early years, education, childcare or care sector experience.
Ofsted and safeguarding knowledge.
Multi-site working, TUPE or organisational change.

Why Complete Childcare

A key seat in a thriving, growing business — and real influence with the senior team.
A supportive, collaborative leadership culture.
Ongoing training, development and room to progress.

Our purpose

We create nurseries where everyone is excited by life and learning — and that includes our teams.

The essentials

Complete Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children. All applicants must complete an application form; offers are conditional on two satisfactory references, a right to work check and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and appoint, reward and promote on merit.