Are you looking for an early years company where you can grow professionally and feel valued for the important role you play in young children’s education? An exciting opportunity has arisen at Portland Nurseries for a permanent HR Manager to join our outstanding team.
We are a leading, family-run group of 7 well-established nurseries across Huddersfield and Halifax, providing childcare and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Portland Nurseries has had the pleasure in supporting numerous employees grow from strength to strength over the last 30 years, both personally and professionally.
You will form part of the Head Office Senior Management team working closely with the Managing Directors and Nursery Managers to uphold our Mission:
“To deliver the highest quality care and education by providing a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment, where each child is individually supported to develop to their full potential.”
The right candidate must hold a relevant qualification and have at least 3 years HR experience.
Location: 2 Spring Bank, New North Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5NB (expectation to regularly visit our other sites) and Hybrid Working
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Part Time - 27 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
HR Advisory & Compliance
Oversee core HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle, and HR systems
Provide expert guidance on employment law, policies, and best practices
· Support managers with grievance & disciplinary processes, performance management, and absence reviews
Champion workplace improvements that build strong morale, engagement, and retention
HR Strategy & Employee Engagement
· Develop and implement innovative training programmes to enhance employee development & engagement
· Lead the creation of workplace incentives to boost morale & productivity
· Evaluate & refine HR strategies to align with industry trends & business goals
· Shape a forward-thinking HR approach to ensure a competitive, thriving workplace
Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with leadership to embed a learning culture and drive strategic HR initiatives
Ensure all mandatory HR training is delivered effectively and lead new training rollouts
Develop strong relationships with universities and schools to maintain a robust talent pipeline
Oversee workplace investigations & ER meetings, ensuring fairness and compliance
What We’re Looking For
· Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HR Advisory/Management Role
· Bachelors Degree in HR or CIPD qualification.
· Proven ability to lead workplace investigations and complex ER cases
· Experience delivering and measuring HR strategy impact
· Strong stakeholder management skills with a solution-oriented approach
· Ability to drive innovation in HR training, incentives, and employee engagement
Please visit our website www.portlandnurseries.co.uk/careers for the full job description and to apply for this position.
All candidates will require a DBS check.
Portland Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- HR: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Huddersfield HD1 5NB
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