This is a fantastic fixed-term opportunity for an agile and experienced HR leader to make their mark within an expanding healthcare group. Working towards a real purpose, you will need to be able to work at a strategic and operational level (and everything in between), rolling up your sleeves to get things done.
The Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.
The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 70 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified, and experienced nursing and support teams.
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.
107 Harley Street, is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. The treatments offered at this facility includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology.
The clinical outcomes of the hospital are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as good across all parameters. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support.
Role Purpose:
The hospital is looking for a proactive, positive, results driven individual to lead our HR function and drive forward our People Strategy for a period of 9-12 months (depending on start date) to cover a period of maternity leave. Reporting to the senior executive team, the applicant will ensure the professional delivery of an end-to-end HR service, leading the execution of an exemplary employee experience to support employees across all functions and departments in doing their best work, whilst also attracting new talent to the organisation.
Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will be accountable for all aspects of HR throughout the employee life cycle including:

• Culture and embedding the values of the organisation
• Reward & recognition, monitoring usage of existing benefits, completing renewals, introducing new benefits and performing salary reviews
• Employee relations including conducting investigations
• Resourcing (including recruitment and our graduate programme)
• Equality, diversity & inclusion
• Learning & development, induction development, monitoring mandatory training compliance in line with CQC, continuous evolution of the graduate development scheme and supporting managers with future-proofing their talent
• Internal communications to drive engagement
• Oversee and support with the transactional HR tasks including onboarding and pre-employment checks
• Attend and act as supporting HR on occasion in complex HR meetings such as probationary meetings, investigatory meetings, grievance hearings and performance or training meetings
• Lead on the People agenda to keep things progressing

What are we looking for:

• Previous hands-on and leadership HR experience
• A working knowledge of UK employment legislation and the ability to put this into practice when needed
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to details
• Proficient in computer programmes, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to learn and use internal and external IT systems
• Experience of working with Bamboo HR is desirable
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to recognise the importance of strict confidentiality

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and skill set
• 25 days of annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Additional leave for Birthday
• Company pension
• Employee Health & Wellbeing support service
• Employee, friends & family discounts
• On-site parking

We are unable to offer hybrid or remote working for this role.
We are proud to be offering this opportunity as a Disability Confident Committed and Real Living Wage employer.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Banbury, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Due to the nature of the role and environment, we are unable to offer hybrid or remote working for this role. Are you comfortable working in a fully in-person role?
• Please briefly describe your HR experience, including complexity levels.
• Please confirm your highest level of formal HR qualification

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person