Kelly Rail
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
The Kelly Group are a multi site organisation with over 40 operational centres across the UK. Our diverse and agile workforce are a hybrid of PAYE employees, agency staff, and contractors. As we continue to grow, we're looking for two experienced contractor Regional HR Professional to support our people operations across multiple locations. This is a key role for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working regionally, thrives on variety, and is confident managing complex workforce structures. You'll support operational teams, ensuring HR policies and practices are not only compliant but are also practical, people centric, and aligned with the wider business strategy. This is a role that blends operational HR support with strategic delivery. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a trusted HR partner across multiple regional sites, developing strong relationships with local managers and teams. Oversee all HR processes for PAYE, agency, and contractors including people management and staff relations. Ensure full compliance with legislation. Provide hands on support with disciplinary and grievance processes, absence management, and workforce engagement. Maintain accurate documentation and HR records in line with GDPR and internal audit requirements. Develop and implement localised HR initiatives and contribute to broader HR projects and strategy. Coach and develop line managers to improve confidence and capability in managing people effectively. Collaborate with central HR, Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure aligned decision making and strong cross functional support. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in a regional, multi site HR role with exposure to PAYE, agency, and self employed workforce models. Strong knowledge of UK employment law, including AWR, and HR best practice across different engagement types. CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent). Ability to manage complex ER cases and support managers with practical, solution focused guidance. Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Proficient in using HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Full driving licence and willingness to travel across your region (and occasionally nationally if needed). Why Kelly Group? Competitive Salary(PAYE) 20 Days' Holiday+ Statutory Bank Holidays Company Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Excellent Career Growth Opportunities- We believe in developing our people. Comprehensive Trainingto ensure you're equipped for success! About Kelly Group: Established in 1985 to support the emerging UK cable television market, Kelly Group has diversified to meet the needs of our clients. With over 40 years' experience and customer service at the heart of our business, Kelly Group is renowned for building networks in collaboration with several major leading telecommunication service providers, delivering innovative multi functional solutions - connecting people globally. Working across several industries including telecommunications, rail, metro, highways and fleet, Kelly Group operate nationally with 40+ operational centres and deliver a full suite of services. From the initial planning, design, notification through to installation, final commissioning and maintenance of networks, Kelly Group deliver a 'one stop solution' to meet the needs of our clients and delight their customers. As a service provider, our workforce is our extended family, which is why we invest in their safety, training, careers, welfare, vehicles and tools they need to deliver excellence. With a workforce of circa 3500, 40+ national operational centres, 4 training hubs and a fleet of over 2500 vehicles, Kelly Group are committed to developing an excellent team, a fair culture and a safe working environment. The Kelly Group is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships. If you feel you have the required experience and want to further your career with a long standing communications contractor, please apply.