HR and Employee Relations Specialist

£45,000 – £50,000 DOE · Full-time, all year · Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00 · Aldermaston head office, with travel across our settings in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. A big ER remit, a small team to lead, and 17 settings to shape. If you want hands-on HR with real influence, this is it. The role We're a growing group of 17 day nurseries caring for children from 3 months to 5 years. Our people make that happen — and we need a specialist to look after them. This is a varied, hands-on role spanning employee relations, HR operations and strategic support, working directly with managers and the executive team. You'll also lead a small HR team, so it's a strong step up for anyone who wants leadership without leaving the day job behind. What you'll own ·      End-to-end ER casework across all our settings (nurseries) — disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and capability. ·      Practical, commercially minded advice to managers at every level, plus the documentation to back it up. ·      Compliance with UK employment law, group policy and Safer Recruitment — including recruitment activity across the group. ·      HR policies, systems, records, benefits and onboarding: accurate, consistent and fit for a growing business. ·      People data and trends — spotting risk early and acting on it. ·      Wider projects: restructures, TUPE, consultation and executive-team initiatives. ·      A small HR team (payroll and recruitment), with clear direction and support. What you'll bring ·      Proven experience in a broad HR role with strong Employee Relations casework behind you. ·      Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. ·      Experience supporting managers through complex, sensitive people matters. ·      Experience managing or mentoring a small team. ·      Sharp communication, organisation and problem-solving — and the confidence to decide and own it. ·      CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience (essential). Nice to have ·      Early years, education, childcare or care sector experience. ·      Ofsted and safeguarding knowledge. ·      Multi-site working, TUPE or organisational change. Why Complete Childcare ·      A key seat in a thriving, growing business — and real influence with the senior team. ·      A supportive, collaborative leadership culture. ·      Ongoing training, development and room to progress. Our purpose We create nurseries where everyone is excited by life and learning — and that includes our teams. The essentials  Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall. Qualifications CIPD Level 5 plus 2 years minimum experience in post Great written and verbal communication skills Fully conversant with current IT systems