Human Resources Executive

Ark Recruitment; Lympstone; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Birthday off

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression

Beautiful offices

Funded external training

Employee Assistance Programme

Team socials

Job summary

Ark Recruitment is partnering with a respected veterinary business in Lympstone to appoint an experienced HR Executive. You will bridge the gap between high-level HR and day-to-day admin, support hiring, onboarding, performance and offboarding, and be the face of HR within the company.

You'll work with a small HR team, manage recruitment from job descriptions to interviews, develop onboarding, handle early employee relations, and help strengthen the employer brand alongside Marketing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in an HR role with hands-on responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of employment law principles and proactive up-to-date.
• Experience in recruitment and talent acquisition; ability to write job descriptions and manage interviews.
• Experience in veterinary recruitment is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR and talent acquisition alongside the team.
• Review and improve HR systems and policies, using BrightHR.
• Write and advertise engaging job descriptions for permanent hires and apprentices.
• Coordinate and manage the interview process from scheduling to feedback.
• Develop and improve onboarding to ensure smooth start and proper contracts.
• Support early employee relations matters and escalate when needed.
• Be the first point of contact for employees and resolve queries effectively.
• Collaborate with Marketing to maintain the employer brand.

Skills

HR generalist

Recruitment & TA

Employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification (advantage)

Job description

Ark is exclusive partnering with a highly respected, established SME based out of their stunning offices in Lympstone, with national branches and coverage. They are going through some exciting growth and change, so are now looking to bring in an experienced and people focused HR Executive to support with day to day HR responsibilities and Talent Acquisition.

The role: -

A new addition for the team, working alongside a smaller team of office-based staff, for this specialist and niche veterinary business. Currently the HR team consists of a HR Assistant and a HR Consultant who operates on a part time basis, so this role is an incredibly important hire, bridging the gap between high level HR and the day to day admin – the main goal, adding value to the people employed, being the face of HR within the business, and supporting the SLT in ensuring smooth processes from hiring, onboarding, performance and offboarding when required.

Main responsibilities: -

• Work closely with department managers to support effective people management, including 1:1s, appraisals, performance, holiday requests, absence and day-to-day employee matters.
• Review and improve HR systems, processes and policies, making better use of BrightHR and ensuring procedures are streamlined, effective and fit for purpose for both the business and employees.
• Write and advertise engaging, accurate job descriptions based on briefs from hiring managers and Directors, covering permanent hires and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage the interview process from initial scheduling through to feedback, working closely with hiring teams to ensure a smooth candidate experience and adherence to agreed hiring timelines.
• Develop and continuously improve the onboarding process, ensuring new starters receive a positive introduction to the business, and all contracts and relevant documentation are issued accurately and on time.
• Support the early stages of employee relations matters, including grievances, formal warnings and dismissals, escalating to the senior HR team and SLT where appropriate.
• Act as a first point of contact for employees, providing day-to-day HR support, listening to feedback and helping resolve queries, concerns and issues relating to their roles and working environment.
• Work collaboratively with Marketing to develop and maintain the company’s employer brand, ensuring recruitment advertising and candidate communications are consistent with the wider brand and guidelines.

What we’re looking for:-

• 3+ years’ experience within an HR role, ideally as an HR Assistant ready to take the next step or an HR Executive looking for a new challenge, with hands-on experience across the responsibilities outlined above.
• A good working knowledge of employment law principles, with a proactive approach to keeping up to date with changes in legislation and best practice.
• CIPD qualification would be a strong advantage, but it’s not essential - at this stage, practical experience and the ability to make an impact are more important than qualifications alone.
• Proven experience across recruitment and talent acquisition, with the confidence to write job descriptions, advertise roles, coordinate interviews, manage offers and support the onboarding process from start to finish.
• Experience in veterinary recruitment would be a huge advantage but by no means an essential.
• Confident and driven, with the ability to manage upwards when needed. You won’t be afraid to challenge, say no when appropriate and make confident decisions when working with managers and senior stakeholders.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel occasionally across the UK when required.
• People-focused and proactive, with plenty of ideas and a genuine interest in improving the employee experience. Someone who enjoys getting stuck into projects, taking ownership and finding ways to add value across the HR function and wider business.

What's on offer

• Basic salary up to £38k – depending on experience
• Quarterly company bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Beautiful offices
• Funded external training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team socials