The Nursery School Company

Are you a people-focused HR professional who's passionate about making a difference in the early years sector? The Nursery School Companyis looking for an experiencedHR Advisor to join our growing team and help support our mission to provide exceptional care and education for young children. This is a varied and hands-on generalist role, where you'll be trusted to lead on key HR functions across our nurseries - from complex employee relations cases to recruitment, onboarding, and supporting strategic people initiatives. You'll work closely with managers and staff, becoming a key point of contact and a true partner to the business. You'll also act as a brand ambassador, championing our values and nurturing a positive culture both internally and externally, especially through recruitment, onboarding, and candidate engagement. What you'll be doing: Providing expert advice and support on employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and performance matters Leading end-to-end recruitment processes across nursery and head office roles, including headhunting for specialist or hard-to-fill positions Creating a welcoming and professional onboarding experience to ensure new team members feel supported and aligned with our ethos from day one Acting as a brand ambassador, promoting The Nursery School Company Ltd as an employer of choice and reinforcing our values at every touchpoint Advising managers and staff on employment legislation, policies, and safeguarding responsibilities Supporting and implementing HR initiatives aligned with our strategic goals Maintaining accurate and confidential HR documentation and records Supporting workforce planning and helping develop future talent pipelines What we're looking for: Strong experience in a generalist HR role with up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law Proven ability to manage a range of employee relations cases independently and effectively Recruitment experience at multiple levels, including proactive headhunting and talent sourcing Confidence and experience in delivering effective onboarding and induction processes A proactive, positive approach and ability to work autonomously in a busy, high-trust environment Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships Experience in the early years, education or care sector - or a strong understanding of safeguarding and regulated settings - is highly desirable A natural ambassador for our brand, with a passion for promoting a caring, inclusive workplace culture This is an exciting opportunity to bring your HR expertise to a growing organisation that values warmth, professionalism and the vital role early years staff play in children's lives. You'll have the autonomy to shape your role, influence positive change, and work alongside a passionate and supportive team dedicated to delivering excellence across our nurseries. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £35,000.00 per year Benefits: Childcare Company pension Employee discount Sick pay Work Location: In person Reference ID: HRA