Complete Childcare | 17 nurseries and pre-schools across Berkshire & Oxfordshire

£45,000 – £50,000 DOE

- Full-time, all year
- Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00
- Aldermaston head office, with travel across our settings

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 wide-ranging, 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 — 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 explicit 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

Complete Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children. All applicants must complete an application form; offers are conditional on two satisfactory references, a right to work check and an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and appoint, reward and promote on merit.

A Day Nurseries.co.uk 'Top 20 Recommended Large Nursery Group' for 2020!

Complete Childcare is a group of 17 day nurseries and pre-schools providing excellent care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years old throughout Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury and Banbury.

Whether you are looking for a special place for your child or looking to progress you career we would love to hear from you.

📌 HR & Employee Relations Specialist (The Head)
🏢 Complete Childcare Nurseries
📍 The Head