HR Manager

PLEASE COMPLETE OUR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM FOR CONSIDERATION FOR THIS ROLE: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/hr\-manager\-jesters\-childcare\-46743

Contract: 20 hours per week across 5 days, permanent.

Chelmsford based. Hybrid working \- across 4 childcare settings in and around the city and from home.

*“Everything is possible, even the impossible.”* Mary Poppins

Jesters Childcare are an Early Years and Wrap Around service with sites in Beaulieu \- Chelmsford, Bicknacre and Danbury. We are committed to giving every child the best possible start in life. Our teams are warm, dedicated and passionate about early years and education — and we’re looking for an HR Manager who shares that passion for people.

The Role
As our HR Manager, you will be the driving force behind a positive, supportive and high\-performing workplace culture across all Jesters Childcare sites. You’ll lead on HR strategy, oversee day\-to\-day operations, and ensure our settings remain exceptional places to work and learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the HR function across multiple nursery and Out of School settings.


• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and retention of early years practitioners and support staff.


• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management and HR policy.


• Ensure compliance with employment law, safeguarding requirements and sector\-specific regulations.


• Support managers with training, coaching and professional development planning.


• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting and workforce planning.


• Champion wellbeing, engagement and a positive organisational culture.


• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and staff experience.

• An experienced HR professional (CIPD Level 5\+ desirable).


• Confident managing HR across multiple sites.


• Skilled in employee relations, recruitment and HR best practice.


• Passionate about supporting teams who work with children.


• Highly organised, proactive and able to build strong relationships at all levels.


• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and safer recruitment (or willing to train.)

Careers soar at Jesters – spread your wings today!

*PLEASE NOTE That unfortunately, this role does not meet the government's requirements for a Skilled Worker VISA, so we are unable to offer sponsorship.*

Pay: £18\.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Childcare


• Company events


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Referral programme

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