HR Lead in Bristol

At OMNIA Training, we’ve brought together some of the UK’s most innovative defence training organisations into a single consortium to deliver one powerful mission: to transform the British Army’s training system and create the best‑trained Army in the world. OMNIA Training will redefine the British Army’s collective training, standing up as the Army’s Strategic Training Partner. To do that, we are looking for the best and brightest minds from across the UK.

The HR lead will provide front‑line HR advice and management support on people matters to Directors, Managers and Staff. You will assist the business in ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and ensure the development and maintenance of UK HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and good practice.

What Qualifications You Should Have

• Strategic HR Leadership
  • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and organisational development
• Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Foster a positive and inclusive work environment
  • Address employee concerns and mediate conflicts effectively
  • Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement and retention
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • Oversee end‑to‑end recruitment processes
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and selection criteria
  • Ensure a diverse and high‑performing talent pipeline
• Performance Management
  • Design and manage performance review systems
  • Support managers in setting goals and providing feedback
  • Identify training and development needs
• Policy Development & Compliance
  • Create and update HR policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal standards
  • Manage audits and risk assessments related to HR practices
• HR Operations & Systems
  • Oversee data systems and maintain data integrity
  • Manage benefits and compensation structures
  • Monitor HR metrics and generate reports for stakeholders

Skills

• CIPD qualified (level 5) with at least 2 years’ experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law & HR best practices
• Ability to influence managers and senior leaders about people issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Skilled in conflict resolution and negotiation
• Data‑driven decision making and analytical skills

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic and approachable
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Proactive and results‑oriented
• Adaptable to change and resilient under pressure
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Good use of initiative

What We Offer You

• 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Flexible Working
• 4‑times Death‑in‑Service Scheme (3 months of service)
• BUPA Healthcare & Dental‑Care Insurance (after successful completion of probation period)
• Long Service Rewards with additional holidays
• Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8%
• Salary sacrifice schemes for Cycle to Work
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Buying & Selling of Annual Leave
• Staff social events throughout the year
• Recognition for your work

Applicants must be willing to work within the Defence sector and undertake Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Clearance (SC) checks, if not already held. To apply, please submit your CV to joel.fletcher@rheinmetall.com