Job Description

Location:

Harley Street & London Bridge

About the company:

With perhaps the strongest regulatory framework in the world to protect the fertility patients, as well as to ensure safe handling, tracking and tracing of all reproductive cells, the UK has become a global centre for innovation and a growing global destination for fertility services. With the extended long-term storage now allowed up to 55 years, the need for biorepository grade specimen management has never been more urgent.

JD Healthcare is one of the UK's leading private healthcare companies, within the fertility sector, with premier locations at London's famous Harley Street and London Bridge. Our brands (London Women's Clinic, London Egg Bank, London Sperm Bank and Kind) have helped thousands of people start families over the years.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Deputy HR Manager to support the Head of HR in delivering high-quality, day-to-day HR services. This role will manage a wide range of operational and administrative responsibilities while providing expert advice and guidance to managers and employees across our network of UK clinics.

You will play a key role in delivering core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, training, and policy compliance. Alongside overseeing accurate and efficient HR administration, you will contribute to strategic HR projects--particularly those aimed at enhancing our HRIS and streamlining processes.

Key responsibilities:

Manage and oversee all aspects of HR administration, including maintaining accurate training records, updating the HRIS, and ensuring all data is compliant and current.

Advise and support managers on a range of employee relations matters including disciplinary procedures, grievances, and capability cases. Take ownership of absence reporting, working closely with managers to support employees returning to work and monitoring trends. Lead and coordinate recruitment activity - from posting job adverts to shortlisting and arranging interviews. Support the performance management cycle, including probationary reviews and appraisals. Generate regular HR reports on metrics such as turnover, headcount, absence, and engagement for the leadership team. Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives to help build a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Assist with reviewing policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment legislation. Act as a deputy to the Head of HR, supporting internal communications and leading on HR project work - particularly initiatives aimed at optimising our HRIS and modernising our practices.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing organisation where HR plays a central role in supporting our people and shaping the employee experience.

Key Skills & Competencies

CIPD Level 5 (minimum), Level 7 desirable Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR practice Experience in HR operations and managing complex ER casework Excellent written and verbal communication Strong organisational and administrative skills Attention to detail, proactive attitude, and ability to multitask Confident using HRIS systems and MS Office

Benefits:

For the right person, there is an opportunity for self-development and career progression. We focus on individual ability and talent to help them fulfil their role, whilst encouraging progression within the company. We are offering an excellent salary package based on prior experience. This is a full-time position (40 hrs per week) based in Cambridge, although travel between our other clinics may be required from time to time.

24 days' Annual Leave plus public Bank Holidays (based on full time 40-hour week) Life Assurance Childcare vouchers Learning opportunities Pension plan

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We at London Women's Clinic are an Equal Opportunities employer and recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. London Women's Clinic appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role.

Additional Information:

As part of our standard recruitment process this role will require a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. We will request two professional references from candidates. All candidates who progress to the final stages of the recruitment process will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK. This may include but is not limited to passport, VISA or residency documentation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 43,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Experience:

Human resources: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CIPD (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025