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About Us: Osteotec are a fast-growing medical device manufacturer and distributor committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative technology and operational excellence. Headquartered in the UK, with operations across Ireland and Nordics. Brief Role Description: This role will lead all day-to-day HR operations for Osteotec across the UK, Ireland, Denmark and Sweden. Key responsibilities include managing employee relations cases, ensuring legal and policy compliance, overseeing benefits administration, and maintaining the HRIS. The role will also partner closely with the Group HR Director to shape and execute HR strategies. Strong expertise in UK employment law is essential, along with a willingness to develop knowledge of employment legislation across Europe. Start Date: January 2026 Reporting To: Group HR Director Hours per Week: Full Time Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 DOE Location: Newbury with travel across UK, Republic of Ireland, Sweden and Denmark. Hybrid working is considered, with the option to work from home up to two days per week. Responsibilities: · Oversee all day-to-day HR operations for Osteotec across the UK, Ireland, Sweden and Denmark (external HR consultancies are provided for all non-UK entities) · Serve as first point of contact for HR matters, providing guidance and support to managers and employees · Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies, whilst developing knowledge of Irish, Swedish, Danish and broader European employment laws. · Administer employee benefits programs and support annual renewals and vendor co-ordination · Maintain and update the HRIS, ensuring accuracy and efficiency · Support recruitment processes where required, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding. · Partner with the Group HR Director to design, implement, and execute HR strategies and initiatives. · Provide guidance and coaching to managers on performance, conduct, and employee development. · Support payroll processes with accurate and timely HR data and approvals. · Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture across all regions. · Coordinate and process DBS checks for new starters and existing employees as required, ensuring timely completion and full compliance with safeguarding and regulatory standards. · Support Office Management with a range of daily administrative and office coordination duties, when extra support is required. Essential: · Significant experience in a generalist HR role, ideally supporting multiple regions or business units · CIPD Level 5 qualified, or equivalent advanced HR accreditation · Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with proven experience handling employee relations cases. · Demonstrated ability to manage day-to-day HR operations independently and proactively. · Experience administering HR policies, benefits, and HRIS systems. · High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. · Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. · Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders, including contributing to HR strategy. Desirable: · Experience using HiBob is a significant advantage · Previous experience with either Ireland, Sweden or Benelux region · Previous experience supporting payroll processing or audits. · Previous experience in medical industry

About the role Our client, a long-standing and well-established software service solutions company, is looking for a confident, hands-on HR Manager to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations and ensure people-processes run seamlessly across their global teams. This role demands someone who combines practical HR expertise with a genuine care for people. You'll act as a trusted partner to managers and employees alike, ensuring everything from onboarding through to off-boarding runs smoothly and that policies, systems and culture keep pace with a business evolving in the tech space. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a global, people-focused business where HR truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: As HR Manager, you'll lead the charge in making HR work efficiently and effectively across the business. HR Operations • Manage day-to-day HR activities across the UK, India and the USA., • Oversee onboarding, contracts, engagement initiatives and off-boarding with accuracy and care., • Manage the Competency Framework and Coach & Connect cycles to support development and career growth., • Coordinate probation reviews, performance conversations and engagement check-ins., • Maintain and update HR policies and processes across all entities., • Support payroll, benefits and HR system accuracy., • Deliver HR initiatives and improvement projects on time and to a high standard., • Prepare reports, track key HR metrics and share insights with senior management., • Collaborate with Finance, Recruitment and IT to ensure cross-departmental alignment. What we're looking for: • Hands-on experience managing HR systems, processes and employee relations., • Strong understanding of UK employment law; familiarity with India or US practices is a strong plus., • CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification., • Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills., • A practical, solution-focused approach - you make things happen! Desired Skills and Experience Hands-on experience managing HR systems, processes and employee relations. Strong understanding of UK employment law; familiarity with India or US practices is a strong plus. CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification. Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills. A practical, solution-focused approach - you make things happen!

About the role Our client, a long-standing and well-established software service solutions company, is looking for a confident, hands-on HR Manager to take ownership of day-to-day HR operations and ensure people-processes run seamlessly across their global teams. This role demands someone who combines practical HR expertise with a genuine care for people. You'll act as a trusted partner to managers and employees alike, ensuring everything from onboarding through to off-boarding runs smoothly and that policies, systems and culture keep pace with a business evolving in the tech space. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a global, people-focused business where HR truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: As HR Manager, you'll lead the charge in making HR work efficiently and effectively across the business. HR Operations • Manage day-to-day HR activities across the UK, India and the USA., • Oversee onboarding, contracts, engagement initiatives and off-boarding with accuracy and care., • Manage the Competency Framework and Coach & Connect cycles to support development and career growth., • Coordinate probation reviews, performance conversations and engagement check-ins., • Maintain and update HR policies and processes across all entities., • Support payroll, benefits and HR system accuracy., • Deliver HR initiatives and improvement projects on time and to a high standard., • Prepare reports, track key HR metrics and share insights with senior management., • Collaborate with Finance, Recruitment and IT to ensure cross-departmental alignment. What we're looking for: • Hands-on experience managing HR systems, processes and employee relations., • Strong understanding of UK employment law; familiarity with India or US practices is a strong plus., • CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification., • Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills., • A practical, solution-focused approach - you make things happen! Desired Skills and Experience Hands-on experience managing HR systems, processes and employee relations. Strong understanding of UK employment law; familiarity with India or US practices is a strong plus. CIPD Level 7 or equivalent qualification. Excellent organisational, communication and prioritisation skills. A practical, solution-focused approach - you make things happen!

Here at JN Bentley we are looking for an enthusiastic and positive Lead Hand / Ganger to lead a groundworks gang who live in and around the Newbury area and to work across the region on our sites, who can ideally join with a ready-made gang. In the role you will report to Site Management and lead a gang on various construction sites predominantly within the water industry. You will have a proactive attitude towards work and health and safety, with ideally experience working within the water industry and general civil work, concreting, deep drainage and pipe laying. Candidate Specification Experience managing a gang working on civils projects. Ideally with a ready-made gang with experienced Skilled and General Operative A positive attitude towards work, along with the ability to maintain high standards of health and safety, with experience of a reporting culture. Current CSCS, CPCS / NOCN or NPORS with NVQ and Plant Tickets. Site Supervisor or Site Management training. Full UK Driving Licence essential. Advantageous National Water Hygiene card Thames Water Passport Slinger / Signaller or Crane Lift Supervisor Confined Spaces City & Guilds Plus, any other Plant tickets 3 day First Aid What can we Offer? Competitive rates of pay In house career development programmes and progression within the company Fully funded Industry recognised Training Mileage paid on travel Van driver supplement 30 days holiday (incl. Bank holidays) Good Maternity/ Paternity Pay packages Uplift and Subsistence pay & Accommodation provided for Working away Pension Scheme Employee Referral Scheme Westfield Health (Cash Health Plan) Occupational Health Checks and Flu Jabs Cycle to Work schemes and Specsavers Vouchers Company matching and Payroll giving About us JN Bentley is part of Mott MacDonald and is a well-established civil engineering and construction company with many projects across the UK. We deliver first-class works for our clients, drawing upon 50 years of expertise gained through experience in the industry. We employ over 2000 people, and we have a turnover currently in excess of £500 million. If you are interested in joining the existing teams at JN Bentley please click the apply now button below. Please include any details of your experience working in the water industry, deep drainage, pipelaying and specific pipework within your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: Newbury Working pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office after probation Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Senior to join their busy team based in Newbury. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of a diverse portfolio of SME client payrolls, delivering a high-quality, compliant, and efficient service. You will manage payrolls across multiple frequencies and complexities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional client support. Your role as Payroll Senior: Manage the daily administration of a portfolio of SME client payrolls, including RTI submissions and year-end processes Process payrolls on weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles Apply strong knowledge of PAYE/NIC and statutory absence payments, including SMP, SAP, SPP, SHPP, SPBP and SSP Handle employee and employer pension contributions and complete submissions for multiple pension scheme types Process Payrolled Benefits in Kind (BIKs), Salary Sacrifice arrangements, Flexible Benefits, and Stocks/Shares/ESPP Stay up to date with payroll legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements Liaise with HMRC when required and provide clear communication to resolve queries Use initiative to identify and resolve payroll issues, supporting team members where needed About You: 5+ years of payroll experience is essential Strong working knowledge of STAR/IRIS payroll software required; experience with PayCircle is advantageous Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes Solid understanding of Tax and National Insurance In-depth knowledge of statutory payments such as SMP and related entitlements. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and Text to Colmns Comprehensive understanding of statutory deductions, payments, and payroll calculations Strong knowledge of Auto Enrolment rules and regulations Customer-focused, with a positive, can-do attitude Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Strong team player with excellent communication skills Benefits: Life assurance at 2 x salary Income protection insurance (IPI) which is payable after 13 weeks of sick leave @ 75% salary (less an amount for any deemed state benefits as determined by the insurer) pro After 3 months you will be eligible to chose from a menu of benefits, which currently include: Pension - in line with current legislation you will be automatically enrolled after 3 months and you will pay 3% and the firm will pay 5% and your life assurance will increase to 4 x salary Critical illness cover Dental insurance Additional life assurance Childcare vouchers Purchase of additional holiday Retail vouchers Alongside the scheme there is unlimited access to a discount scheme, offering a wide variety of discounts across a whole range of products and services, including discounted gym membership rates Free flu jabs TPBN1_UKTJ