Job Description

Find where you belong!

Come and join the People Team at our head office in Thame.

You will work as part of a team who are regionally aligned with responsibility for supporting our colleagues and advising our managers on a range of HR processes such as managing attendance, long term sickness, probation and right to work. Fairness and consistency is important to us and so you'll drive a best in class mentality, keeping our colleagues at the heart of all our decisions. You’ll work closely with our regional People Business Partners to ensure compliance and best practice is maintained.

What’s it all about?

This role supports managers with day-to-day people processes such as absence, AWOL, probation, and flexible working requests, while also advising on people policies and low-level employee relations cases. You’ll guide managers through all aspects of the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit, and provide coaching on best practices. A key part of the role involves managing attendance cases, tracking data, and identifying trends to inform business decisions. Strong communication, organisation, and discretion are essential, along with the ability to assess risks and ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Why Travelodge?

We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true self and belong. We work hard to improve the diversity of our teams and celebrate our differences. And we care about our colleagues’ wellbeing, so we ensure there are plenty of resources available so everyone can look after their emotional, physical, financial and work wellbeing. We call this “Better Me”.

Who will this appeal to?

This role will suit someone who is confident in advising line managers, enjoys solving people-related queries, and has a good understanding of HR policies and employment law. It’s ideal for someone with experience in absence or attendance management and handling flexible working requests. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to manage data, spot trends, and provide actionable insights. Someone who is approachable, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment would thrive in this role.

What are the extra bits?

This is a permanent role

Full time 37.5 hours

Hybrid working available on successful completion of probation, with 3 days in the office in Thame and 2 days working from home.

Monday- Friday covering shift: 8-4, 9-5 or 10-6pm.

Salary:Between £28,000- £30,000

• Contributory pension scheme

• 50% discount on rooms, food and drinks at any Travelodge

• £50 E-voucher on each work anniversary

• 25 days holiday plus an extra day with each year’s tenure (to a maximum of 30 days)

• Multiple high street retail and mobile provider discounts

• A focus on learning and career development