Overview

At Grandir UK we are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our growing team. You will support our nurseries across the UK, providing expert advice on employee relations, performance management, recruitment, and HR policies. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to a dynamic and supportive environment, helping to ensure staff are motivated, engaged, and equipped to deliver exceptional care and education to children.

Grandir UK is the home of multiple nursery brands across the United Kingdom and has been delivering outstanding childcare solutions to families with babies, toddlers and preschool children for over 25 years in Essex, Hertfordshire, Hampshire, Leicestershire, London, Midlands, Surrey, Sussex and the South West. We have over 80 nurseries, supporting over 5,000 families. 2000+ employees and growing!

The main purpose of the role is to provide support, guidance and coaching to Managers in aspects of the employee lifecycle, including employee relations in collaboration with the HR Business Partners. Becoming a trusted advisor in a fast-paced environment.

Location and hours

Our Support Office is based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week based in the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Regional Managers and Nursery Managers on probation, absence management, investigations, disciplinary, grievance and performance management.
• Provide support to HR Business Partners and Head of HR.
• Ensure that HRBPs are kept up to date with any potential ER issues.
• Note taking for investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and appeals.
• Providing pro-active support and guidance to Managers.
• Preparing disciplinary packs, logging the details on the HRIS, supporting Managers to prepare for hearings.
• Manage HR related queries with regards to processes, reward, and recognition.
• Write and present information briefings on a range of HR related topics.
• Providing advice and assistance on policies, procedures and legislation.
• Advising on employee development.
• Providing data and analysis to key stakeholders.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR data, systems and practices.
• Managing employee relationships, responding to any queries or problems that they have and managing their expectations.
• Line Manager development – training on processes and the employee life cycle.
• Support with acquisition integration and TUPE.
• Supporting with projects.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office – including Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook; intermediate Excel skills.
• Previous experience working as a HR Advisor.
• Level 5 CIPD is desirable but not essential.
• Must be able to prioritise and manage multiple projects.
• Previous knowledge of Care in Early Years is desirable but not essential.
• Safeguarding and enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

• Additional paid holiday for Christmas closure to spend with your family and friends.
• Career development, funded qualifications.
• Healthcare cash back plan – claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy.
• Employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100\'s of online high street stores.
• Reward and recognition points – turn your points into cash through our benefits portal.
• Heavily discounted childcare.
• Wellbeing Day – an extra day off just for you.
• 24/7 remote GP appointments with prescriptions delivered to your home, inclusive of an EAP.
• 1 May I Say Thank You2 A whole month dedicated to recognising employees hard work & dedication, including an all-expenses paid awards ceremony.

Equality and safeguarding

Grandir UK is an equal opportunity employer and selects staff on merit. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

About Grandir UK

Grandir UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Note

We are an equal opportunity employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief.