Head of Recruitment and Reward Essex

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.