HR Manager

JTR Limited; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in London is seeking a People & Volunteering Manager on a six-month fixed term contract. You will foster a positive workplace culture, manage recruitment processes, and ensure compliance with employment law. This role offers a salary of £46,000 per annum and various benefits, with a genuine opportunity for a permanent role after the contract period.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28-days holiday per annum

Group pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of employment law and sector-specific compliance requirements.
• Experience in leading recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Capable of supporting managers and engaging teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive workplace culture through effective communication.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for employees and volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and safeguarding standards.

Skills

Strong knowledge of HR best practices

Effective communication

Employee engagement initiatives

Coaching support

Recruitment and onboarding

Process improvement

Tools

PinPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Our client is a charity that provides expert hospice care to over 500 life limited and life threatened children, young adults and families from across central southern England. They are looking for a People & Volunteering Manager for a six month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture through effective communication, staff engagement initiatives, and coaching support for managers.
• Lead on employee relations, ensuring fair and consistent handling of grievances, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for employees and volunteers, promoting inclusive, timely, and compliant practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding standards, and sector regulations, maintaining accurate HR records and conducting risk assessments.
• Oversee payroll, pay, and benefits administration, providing guidance to employees and ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing HR processes, systems, and policies, monitoring HR metrics, and streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency.

We are looking for someone who

• Has strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and sector-specific compliance requirements.
• Is an effective coach and communicator, capable of supporting managers and engaging teams across the organisation.
• Can lead recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives with professionalism and attention to detail. Experience in the development of digital onboarding platforms, ideally using PinPoint or SharePoint would be advantageous.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is proactive in driving process improvements and quality standards.

Why Join Us

This is more than an HR role; it's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, values-driven organisation. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues, shaping the experiences of employees and volunteers while contributing to our mission and long-term success.

Hours and Benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Salary: £46,000 per annum

There is a genuine view to offering a permanent role at the end of the six-month period, subject to business requirements and individual performance.

Benefits: Flexible working options, 28-days holiday per annum (pro-rated for fixed term contract), group pension scheme, life assurance, health cash plan and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters