Location: South East London / Hybrid (Travel required to other sites, all located in South East London (Kent/London borders)

Employment type: Permanent, Full or Part-time working options are considered

Salary: Grade 8b, £ 64455 – £74896 - 25/26 Salary scale + Benefits

Are you a senior HR & OD leader ready to shape workforce strategy at an exciting point of transformation and growth?
Do you bring credibility with Board-level stakeholders and the ability to influence through complex change?
Can you design and deliver impactful organisation-wide people solutions that genuinely improve outcomes and help shape a resilient and high-performing organisation?

We are retained, with a progressive and values-led primary care organisation in South East London (Kent/London borders), to appoint a Head of HR & Organisational Development. This is a pivotal leadership role with real scope to shape workforce strategy, organisational development, and people outcomes across a multi-site healthcare setting.

The opportunity
Reporting into the CEO, you will lead the design and delivery of a modern, integrated workforce and OD strategy. This is a highly visible role, working closely with executive stakeholders to drive cultural change, improve performance, and embed a people-first approach across the organisation.

You will:

• Lead organisation-wide HR and OD initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
• Provide strategic advice on OD initiatives and strategic change management, using workforce data to inform decision-making and planning.
• Design and implement performance management, workforce planning and development frameworks
• Drive staff engagement, culture and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide expert advice, challenge and coaching at Board and executive level
• Complex case oversight, including both NHS Medical & Dental, Agenda for Change (AfC) and non AfC terms and conditions cases. 
• Responsible for the provision of high quality strategic and operational workforce support to ensure best practice people management and legal compliance with employment law.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment (including controls) and retention planning
• Co-design and deliver within respective areas cutting-edge OD interventions to support necessary organisational and service developments, in an inclusive way which builds understanding and capability, which have a significant impact on teams.

About you
You are a credible, commercially minded HR & OD leader who combines strategic thinking with delivery focus.

You will bring:

• CIPD Chartered membership (or equivalent) and postgraduate-level expertise
• Proven experience working with Board/Executive stakeholders
• A strong track record in delivering large-scale HR/OD programmes
• Deep expertise across workforce strategy, performance, and organisational development
• Outstanding influencing, communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Experience within the healthcare sector advantageous

Why this role?
This is an opportunity to take on a genuinely impactful role within a growing healthcare organisation where workforce strategy is central to success. You will have the autonomy and backing to shape meaningful change, with a clear line of sight between your work and improved patient and staff outcomes.

For a confidential discussion or to express interest, please get in touch directly with Cressida Courtney at Sirius Search

Applications are welcomed from candidates who are passionate about building inclusive, high-performing organisations and making a tangible difference through people leadership.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - To achieve the top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description.

To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy

Location: Bordering Mid and West Kent (Hybrid working)

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment?
Do you know how to balance doing the right thing for people with the commercial needs of the business?
Are you confident leading on employee relations while continuously improving how HR is delivered?

We are very excited to be partnering with a well-established, manufacturing business with a deep heritage and a forward-thinking approach to people. The UK operation forms part of a wider global group. It is a collaborative, friendly team environment.

The culture is one of professionalism, accountability and mutual respect. It’s a busy, hands-on role, working with an interesting, diverse workforce, across multi-sites, where relationships matter and HR plays a visible, valued role in supporting the business.

The role

Sitting at the heart of the UK operation, this is a broad, operational HR Business Partner role with a strong focus on Employee Relations, HR Operations and Talent.

You will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing clear, pragmatic advice while ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant and aligned to business needs. Alongside this, there is a growing emphasis on improving service delivery through better use of systems, data and emerging technologies, including AI.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead on a full range of ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management
• Provide commercially sound, practical advice aligned to UK employment law
• Support and lead investigations, ensuring consistency and fairness
• Coach managers to build capability and confidence in handling people matters
• Deliver a high-quality, consistent HR service across the employee lifecycle
• Own and continuously improve HR processes, policies and documentation
• Manage occupational health relationships and absence processes
• Use HR data and metrics to support decision-making
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from role scoping through to onboarding
• Partner with hiring managers to deliver efficient, high-quality hiring outcomes
• Manage agency relationships and support workforce planning activity
• Explore and implement digital and AI-enabled solutions to enhance HR delivery
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve user experience
• Use data to spot trends, risks and opportunities across HR and recruitment

About you

You will be an experienced HR professional (Senior HR Advisor, hands-on HR Manager or current HRBP) with a strong operational foundation and a confident, calm approach.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience managing employee relations in a UK environment
• Strong HR operations and recruitment experience
• A sound understanding of UK employment law
• The ability to build credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• A calm, pragmatic approach, particularly in sensitive situations
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to operate at pace
• An interest in how technology and AI can enhance HR

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable. Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment would be advantageous, but not essential.

Why join?

This is a role where you can make a tangible impact, you will shape how HR supports the business day-to-day, while contributing to longer-term improvements in systems, processes and capability.

You’ll be part of a business that combines international reach with a genuine team ethos, a place where people know each other, support each other, and take pride in what they do.

If you’re looking for a role where you can add value, build trusted relationships and operate at the centre of a busy, people-focused business, we’d be pleased to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to Cressida Courtney or follow the link to apply online.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - To achieve the top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description.

To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy

Location: East Kent / Office Based

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time (9-5 pm or earlier start leave times)

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 DOE + Great Benefits

Are you looking to develop your HR career where you will have the opportunity to work under a supportive People and Culture Director, enabling you to learn and grow your experience? Our Client is looking for an HR Advisor (or HR Assistant with some Employee relations and full employee lifecycle experience) with energy, drive and a growth mindset. You will have a genuine opportunity to develop your HR and coaching skills and gain experience across all areas of HR. You will provide valuable support for the smooth running of HR provision, acting in an advisory capacity within this thriving, innovative manufacturing business.

This business values face-to-face interaction with HR, where they enjoy their work, share knowledge and grow together – on-site presence is key to enabling the growth and development they are embedding with their people.

Some of the key HR Advisor responsibilities include:

• Provide pragmatic and solutions-focused HR advice to managers, helping to prevent escalation of issues and embedding HR best practice
• Act as a trusted coach to managers, supporting them in effectively managing performance, the performance management cycle, absence, and other people-related matters.
• Lead and support performance management processes, ensuring alignment with succession planning principles and organisational goals.
• Undertake or support managers with investigations, disciplinary hearings, and grievance processes, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies at all times.
• Manage the full employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development, retention, and exit processes.
• Oversee recruitment campaigns end-to-end
• Conduct analysis, reporting, and interpretation of HR data (e.g., absence trends, turnover, performance outcomes) to provide insights that inform business decisions.
• Prepare and contribute to management review meetings, presenting HR metrics, trends, and recommendations.
• Support the development and delivery of employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Deliver HR presentations and briefings to managers and employees, ensuring key messages are clearly communicated.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and projects, ensuring alignment with best practice and organisational needs.
• Manage employee training and development processes, liaising with stakeholders to identify needs, arrange courses, and monitor completion.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding these principles into HR processes and workplace culture

Benefits - What our client provides in return:

• Medicash - allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges, available for employees and their families
• Bupa individual healthcare scheme
• Free, on-site parking
• Pension
• 9-5 pm working hours or flexible as required

Your communication skills, HR experience, up to date employment law knowledge, and willingness to learn and develop will ensure success and enjoyment within this HR Advisor role. If you think the above aligns with your experience and you feel you could add value in a role such as this, please forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - To achieve the top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description.

To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy

Location: West Kent / Hybrid

Employment type: Temporary (3 Months), Full-time or Part-time

Salary: £18 - £20 per hour

Our Client operates a 4 day working week Tues-Friday 9-5pm , or 8.30-4.30pm, so you get paid as full-time to work over 4 days! They will also consider this role over 3 days, Tuesday-Thursday, 8 hours per day

Interviews w/c 1st June with immediate start

Are you immediately available to start work on a temporary assignment for c 3 months. Do you enjoy bringing structure and organisation to HR data and processes, and take real pride in accuracy and detail?

The opportunity

This organisation is looking for a Temporary HR Assistant to support the HR team through a busy period across a range of HR administration projects and day-to-day activities. This is a practical, hands-on role where you will play a key part in improving the accuracy, accessibility and efficiency of HR records and processes.

You will be involved in a broad mix of activities, from organising employee records and supporting system improvements, through to assisting with recruitment coordination and reward administration. It’s well-suited to someone who enjoys getting into the detail, creating structure and making things work better.

What you’ll be doing

You will take ownership of a range of administrative and coordination activities that support the smooth running of the HR function. This will include reorganising HR folders and employee files to ensure records are accurate, organised and up to date, as well as uploading key documentation to the HR system to improve employee and manager self-service.

You will support the creation and maintenance of a central HR contacts directory, ensuring key information across areas such as benefits, payroll, recruitment and training is easily accessible. You will also audit new starter and leaver records, ensuring all required documentation is complete and compliant.

Working closely with IT, you will contribute to improving digital HR processes, including supporting the development of electronic forms. Alongside this, you will provide ad-hoc recruitment support, coordinating interviews with hiring managers and agencies, and assist in the production of total reward statements.

What they’re looking for

They are looking for someone with previous HR administrative experience who understands how an HR function operates and enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment. You will be confident using HR systems, ATS platforms or databases, and comfortable picking up new systems quickly to be able to add value to the HR function.

Attention to detail is critical in this role. You will take pride in producing accurate work and maintaining high standards, particularly when handling sensitive employee data. You will be well organised, able to manage a varied workload and communicate clearly with colleagues across the business.

You will bring a collaborative and flexible approach, working effectively with HR, IT and wider stakeholders. A strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality is essential.

An HR qualification, or working towards one (such as CIPD Level 3), would be really  beneficial.

Why this role?

If you’re looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact through organisation, accuracy and proactive support on administration projects, this could be the right fit for you.

If this HR Assistant opportunity sounds of interest, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - To achieve the top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description.

To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy

Location: East Kent / Office Based

Employment type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £35,000 - £36,000 DOE

Do you have at least 18 months’ experience within an HR or People role, and are you confident supporting the full employee lifecycle? Have you worked with HR systems and people data, ensuring accuracy and producing meaningful reports? And are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment where priorities can shift? If so, this could be a strong next step in your HR career.

This is a broad and hands-on People Officer role within a well-established, multi-site organisation. Working closely with the Group Head of People, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of the people agenda.

This role offers real variety, exposure across the full HR lifecycle, and the chance to build solid foundations for a long-term career in HR.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees
• Providing guidance on policies, procedures, contracts and general HR matters
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience
• Managing and maintaining HR systems, including acting as administrator for the ATS (Eploy)
• Supporting recruitment activity and coordinating with hiring managers and agencies
• Producing and analysing people data and monthly reports
• Assisting with employee relations casework alongside senior HR colleagues
• Coordinating learning and development activity, including apprenticeships
• Supporting HR projects and group-wide initiatives
• Maintaining accurate documentation, systems and records

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a HR or People role (minimum 18 months or relevant placement)
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards)
• Confidence working with HR systems and data
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why consider this role?

• Broad exposure across the full HR lifecycle
• A genuinely varied, operational role with real responsibility
• Opportunity to work closely with senior HR leadership
• A stable and established organisation with a strong people focus

If you’re looking for a role where you can build solid HR foundations, develop your experience, and be part of a busy and supportive team, this could be a great fit.

If this HR / People Officer role sounds like something you feel you could add value to, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. Please know that we carefully review each application and will reach out if your qualifications align with the vacancy. Salary banding - To achieve the top end of the salary range, candidates must meet the minimum experience/qualification level required for the role as set out in the job description.

To evaluate your suitability for the position, we'll process your CV and personal data. Should we find potential matches for other roles, we will seek your consent before registering your details in our database. For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our privacy policy at: Sirius Search Privacy Policy