Job Description

Newman Event Services is a leading provider of crowd management related services within Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas. In our last 10 years of business, we have worked with high-capacity outdoor events, such as Secret Garden Party, Tokyo World, Silverstone and Nocturne at Blenheim Palace, as well as working with high end clients varying from Henley Festival (the UK's only black-tie festival), Salon Prive Concours, and Council's across the region securing their count centres for both local and general elections.

We pride ourselves on being able to support any size event or requirement of staff with the same levels of enthusiasm and commitment to do the best possible job.

As the HR Generalist, you will take full responsibility for delivering comprehensive and efficient HR services. You will be supporting the Managing Director and General Manager in ensuring the whole team is pulling in the same direction to deliver the company's mission and living the company's values. This includes managing recruitment, employee relations, compliance, HR administration, onboarding, and policy development. You'll act as the first point of contact for all HR matters.

General HR Management:

Provide expert guidance on all HR-related issues, supporting managers with
employee relations, absence management, performance, and conduct.

Own and manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit ensuring
processes are efficient, compliant, and people focused.

Maintain and update HR policies in line with current employment law and best practices. Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with GDPR and employment
legislation.

Collate, verify, and submit accurate employee data (e.g. starters, leavers, hours,
bonuses, absences) to the General Manager

Liaise with the payroll and assist in the collation of payroll information.

Recruitment & Onboarding:

Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising roles, screening candidates, and coordinating and attending interviews. Draft offer letters and contracts of employment. Deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding process for all new starters alongside the Operations Manager

Employee Relations & Engagement:

Act as the primary contact for employee concerns, grievances, or disciplinaries,
providing impartial and legally sound advice.

Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. Support Line Managers with conducting annual reviews and PDPs.

Learning & Development:

Work along the Resourcing Team and Operations Team to ensure all training and development needs are met.

HR Projects & Strategy:

Collaborate with senior management to align HR practices with business goals. Attend weekly Managers meetings
The Company reserves the right to vary your duties and responsibilities at any time and from time to time according to the needs of the Company's requirements.

Hours of Work: 09:15 - 14:45, 25 hours per week.

We are open to discussing hours of work with this role (set hours between 09:00 - 17:00, across Monday - Friday, between a minimum of 25 hours and a maximum of 37.5 hours per week).

This role is a vital member of our office team, therefore attendance at our office to work is essential. We are based in Banbury, and because of the location of our office it is advisable to hold a full driving license and access to a vehicle. There is free on-site parking at our office.

From 30,000 per annum for 37.5 hours per week

Experience / Requirements

: HR experience, in either HR admin or recruitment is essential.

Must be able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

At least a CIPD Level 3 or a relevant qualification, or working towards Level 5.

Previous experience within the events or security industry would be beneficial.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with any scheduling software is advantageous.

You must be a friendly, confident individual that can hold a professional conversation with people of all occupations and represent our business. In this fast paced and dynamic industry, the ability to think on your feet, think logically and adapt quickly is essential. As details are essential in this business, attention to detail is imperative.

Our office is a small environment, and the cultural fit of staff is just as important as their qualifications to do a role, so coming to work with the right attitude and mind frame is key to the continued success of the whole team. There are regular social activities planned within the team and we encourage all staff to attend these as much as possible during the year.

Future Development:

As the company grows other opportunities are likely to emerge and the company openly encourages all staff to apply for internal vacancies so that staff further develop within the company. We can offer training for continuous development as you build your long-term career with us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and select staff on merit, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, or belief.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025