People Manager - (maternity cover)

The role holder will be the main point of contact for all HR matters, providing leadership and experience to the organisation. This involves:

• Contributing to and supporting the delivery of the people strategy
• Lead the people team and provide line management to the People Advisor
• Lead and manage projects, including participation in organisation-wide /cross team projects
• Partnering with the business, providing support and guidance on all aspects of people management, including talent management, succession planning, workforce planning, absence management, performance management, supporting health and safety, and equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Oversee the core HR processes: recruitment, induction process, training & development, employee relations, performance management, sickness management, employee recognition, employee record management and leaver processes
• Support and advise on change related activity, in line with the strategy and support of the People & Operations Director
• Coach, train and provide support to the business and line managers on people issues, advising them on best practice approaches
• Oversee employee benefits and third-party management of them
• Employee engagement lead including surveying and engagement measures
• Advising on recruitment and selection, including headhunting and building relationships with a wide range of agencies and consultants
• Business partner with stakeholders across the business including the Executive and Senior Leadership Team to drive early engagement and pro-active support
• Support and lead with employee wellbeing initiatives
• Prepare and present regular updates to the People & Operations Director
• Management of the recruitment and training budget

The qualifications required for this role are: 

• CIPD level 5 qualification or equivalent
• HR Management role level experience, including management of a team  
• Experience dealing with employee relations and providing sound advice
• Excellent understanding of employment law with a professional and commercial approach
• Proven track record in delivering a successful people strategy
• Knowledge of HR software
• Previous responsibility for HR processes and improvements
• Experience of report preparation  
• Business partnering with Senior and Executive teams
• Project management experience
• Experience with in-house recruitment 

The skills required for this role are: 

• Excellent team management skills and the ability to lead and motivate others 
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to use initiative and be proactive in identifying areas for improvement or greater efficiency 
• Ability to multi task multiple projects and deadlines
• Self-motivated and highly organised  
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks 
• Handle confidential information with highest discretion
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills 

To apply, please email careers@orx.org with a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role, salary expectations for the role and a copy of your CV.

We’re not inviting third-party recruiters to work with us on this opportunity.

The first stage interview will be a virtual call with the hiring manager.

The second stage of the interview process will be a formal interview with hiring managers in person in our central office in Bath with a presentation task

How can I be supported?

You can share any adjustments you need at any stage of the application process by emailing people@orx.org . If you have a disability, if you are neurodivergent, or if you have a health condition that may affect you during the application process, we encourage you to discuss adjustments with our people team.

• Additional time to complete online assessments or interviews
• Providing information about assessments during a briefing call
• Adjusted font size or contrast settings on online assessments, exercises, tasks, and presentations.
• Completing assessments via video call rather than online

Workplace adjustments

The support we offer throughout the recruitment process doesn’t end after the application. We know that employees have varying needs in the application process and at work, which is why we want to help employees at ORX get the support they need to thrive.

ORX is committed to providing employees with the tools and support they need, we can consider adjusting, removing, or reducing any barriers you might face if you have a disability, health concern, or mental health condition.

Workplace adjustments (or accommodations) help us do this and can be considered for all our employees.

Some of the adjustments we’ve provided for our employees include but are not limited to:

• Ordering specialist equipment (like assistive technology and ergonomic furniture)
• Adjustments to objectives or targets
• Changing working arrangements, using flexible working or regular breaks

Hybrid working:

We offer a hybrid working (mix of remote and office working) built around your role and your home life commitments wherever possible. Days in the office are 10 per quarter. 

Benefits:

Hybrid working to support a healthy work/life balance
Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus scheme
25 days holiday a year pro rata, increasing by one day for each year of service to a maximum of 28 days pro rata
8% company contribution to pension
Employee recognition scheme
Support for training and development
Life assurance
Health cash plan
Perks at work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Holiday trading
Summer and Xmas social events
Workplace Nursery Scheme
Cycle to Work
Inclusive and supportive working environment

We have a great culture and we’re proud of our people and the high engagement demonstrated year after year in our employee survey. We recognise and reward hard work, whilst respecting work-life balance. Our hybrid working sees our team getting together when necessary. Days in the office are 10 per quarter, which enables our teams to establish a working pattern that suits us, and you. We recognise that family time, being there for the school run and enjoying life at home is as important as collaborating with others, socialising as a team and maximising the informal learning and innovation that happens when we’re together in the same place.