Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Period/Terms: Part Time – 3/4 days a week

Salary: £50,000 FTE

Hybrid Working: London based, remote working at least 2 days per week

Reporting to: Head of Talent

We are seeking a Human Resources Manager to support the growing talent within Mindful Education.

Your role will involve working closely with the Head of Talent as well as with senior members of each team, to help ensure the needs of our staff are met.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational HR activities. You will need to promote effective employee relations, as well as ensuring compliance with company policies, employment legislation and best practice.

The ideal candidate will have relevant previous experience as an HR manager, be highly organised, proactive and able to act with integrity, compassion and empathy.

Key responsibilities

• To manage operational human resources on a day-to-day basis.
• To maintain and develop our HR system BambooHR.
• To support relevant team leads and hiring managers in all the end to end recruitment processes using our Applicant Tracking System.
• To liaise with candidates and hiring managers to arrange interviews.
• To manage the onboarding of new employees and develop the onboarding procedure.
• To manage the benefits scheme for staff.
• To communicate relevant employee policies to the rest of the company and keep them updated in line with employment legislation.
• To be the key point of contact for team members for questions regarding our policies.
• To coordinate annual performance appraisals, supporting team leads and managers.
• To assist the Head of Talent in developing the staff and dealing with any capability issues.
• To plan and coordinate staff training sessions.
• To manage the office in conjunction with the onsite premises manager.
• To coordinate social activities across the business.
• To work closely with the Head of Talent in each of the areas listed above, providing regular updates and reports on progress and deliverables.

Skills and Experience

The candidate must possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

• A level 5 qualification in an HR-related area.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an HR manager.
• A good working knowledge of UK employment law.
• An inherent dedication for quality and high standards.
• A highly organised working style, with a strong attention to detail and an ability to set and prioritise tasks.
• A “can do attitude”, determination and a readiness to roll up your sleeves.
• Collaborative and solutions-driven with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong command of written English and an ability to present information concisely and effectively.

The following skills, experience and attributes would be an advantage to applicants:

• Prior experience with BambooHR
• Project management and delivery experience
• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-growing company
• An excellent level of digital skills, with experience working with Excel, Microsoft Office, collaborative software such as Google docs and project management software.

The Company

At Mindful Education we create award-winning online courses and apprenticeships which set a new standard in the digital delivery of education. We are specialists in blended learning, delivering flexible courses and apprenticeships to thousands of learners across the UK in accounting, management, law, business and human resources.

Our specialist in-house creative, digital and academic teams, including filmmakers, motion graphic designers and web developers, collaborate with academics and practitioners to create learning solutions that are compelling, intuitive and engaging.

Our courses are media rich, containing high quality video lectures and using motion graphics to bring concepts to life, alongside exercises, interactive case studies and analytical tools to further enhance the learning experience.

We are a friendly, innovative, hard-working education technology company, where people are valued and encouraged to contribute their ideas.

In 2021 Mindful Education was named Edtech Company of the Year at the Global Business Technology Awards.

To Apply

The position is available for an immediate start. We will be reviewing applications regularly and inviting suitable applicants to interview asap, so please do not delay in making your application.

To apply or to find out more please go to our website www.mindful-education.co.uk

Send us your current CV, together with a covering letter or email. The covering letter or email should describe how your skills and experience match the role requirements.