Head of Recruitment and Reward at Oakland Care
Are you a dynamic and experienced recruitment leader looking for your next challenge? Oakland Care is seeking a Head of Recruitment and Reward to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our talent strategy while driving a positive impact on our organisation’s employee experience and reward processes.
We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:
- Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
- Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
- Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Long service awards.
And much more……….
Location: London and South East/Hybrid
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £60,000 per annum – Plus car allowance, plus bonus opportunity.
Contract: Full-time
The Role
As our Head of Recruitment and Reward, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring we attract, retain, and reward the very best talent. Reporting to the Director of People and Organisational Development, you will support the delivery of strategies that align with our organisational goals while enhancing both the candidate and employee experience.
Key areas of focus include:
- Leading end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure we bring in top talent.
- Managing the sponsorship process for skilled workers, ensuring compliance with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.
- Supporting the development and implementation of reward frameworks, including benefits, and recognition programmes.
- Partnering with hiring managers to deliver tailored recruitment plans and provide expert advice on reward strategies.
- Lead efforts to create a positive and engaging candidate experience, enhancing Oakland Care's brand and reputation.
- Using analytics to drive improvements in recruitment performance and reward effectiveness.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a proactive, solutions-focused professional with:
- Proven experience in recruitment and reward, ideally within a care or healthcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of UKVI sponsorship processes and compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A strong understanding of recruitment and legislation in the UK.
- Proven experience in recruitment with a strong focus on volume recruitment, building talent pipelines and managing the full recruitment life cycle.
- Expertise in developing and implementing recruitment strategies, onboarding processes, and creating exceptional candidate experiences.
- Experience working with third-party suppliers and managing contracts related to benefits and rewards.
Why Join Us at Oakland Care?
At Oakland Care, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, fostering growth and development for our team members. As Head of Recruitment and Reward, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our people strategy and contribute to a rewarding and fulfilling employee experience.
If you’re passionate about recruitment, employee experience, and reward, and want to work in a supportive and evolving care organization, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Now and be a part of the Oakland Care family.
