Band 5 Human Resources People Services Delivery Lead – Secondment Opportunity up to 12 Months (Open to other Government Departments Only)

Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is responsible for all nuclear sector regulation across the UK. ONR was formed as a new public corporation on the 1 April 2014.
As part of its 2025 strategy ONR is committed to being a modern and transparent regulator, delivering trusted outcomes and value. We are making substantial investments in new digital technologies and skills to enhance our regulatory processes and management of information.
The People Service Delivery Leads provide an essential operational resource taking the lead on specific work activities as well as supporting HR specialists in a range of roles. As part of the HR Directorate, you will work with other members of the HR team to deliver a professional, flexible, and responsive HR service to ONR. The People Service Delivery Lead will also work in parallel with other Delivery Leads and the People Service Manager to oversee and manage aspects of the People Services functions.
About The Role
Principle Responsibilities
+ Managing and leading on recruitment campaigns efficiently and effectively, this involves full oversight of campaigns from start to finish, including publishing/monitoring vacancies and supporting panel members/applicants ensuring processes are adhered too.
+ Undertaking a range of pre-employment checks for new recruits ensuring legal compliance, issuing of employment offers, contracts, undertaking new starter actions and supporting line managers inducting new recruits.
+ Oversight of HR support staff acting as a Delivery Lead to ensure delivery of all HR and business requirements are met in a timely and accurate manner and to quality expectations.
+ Provide information and advice to staff and line managers on HR policies and procedures in line with ONR’s staff handbook.
+ Work with the People Service manager to co-ordinate the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) data for the HR Directorate on a quarterly/monthly basis.
+ Drafting of business cases in relation to recruitment activity in People Services and managing recruitment budget expenditure payments and records.
+ Acting as a HR notetaker ensuring notes are clear and comprehensive. at formal meetings and work with senior members of HR in the involvement in staff casework issues across the organisation
+ Maintain and review HR records to ensure compliance with GDPR.
+ Overseeing the ONR Induction pack ensuring it is kept up to date with relevant information. Implementing Feedback questionnaires and feeding back results to Head of People Services
+ Provide HR Panel member support for internal/external interviews.
+ Provide reactive support for a wide range of work activities across the functions, We recognise we have a role to play in helping those leaving the Armed Forces and have a Veterans guaranteed interview scheme. We offer an interview to Veterans who meet the minimum criteria for applicants who opt into the scheme. Please see eligibility criteria below.
+ served for at least one year in His Majesty's Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve).
+ be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, His Majesty’s Armed Forces.
+ not already be employed by ONR.

+ CIPD (level 3 or above) qualified strongly preferred, however, if you do not hold this, we will consider applicants who are able to demonstrate in their application a breadth of professional HR experience, of which, Recruitment would be beneficial.
Essential skills
This role is suited to a capable self-starter who works well as part of a team and can work in a fast-paced environment, with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
As a HR People Service Delivery Lead you will be handling a range of personal, confidential, and sensitive data and must always maintain the absolute confidentiality of this information.
You will be expected to have:
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with people at all levels in the organisation.
+ Proven ability to articulate key messages (written and verbally) to a wide range of audiences, being able to present information clearly and confidently, with the ability to proactively lead on a range of tasks/projects.
+ Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment with often competing priorities, ensuring key deadlines are achieved.
+ Demonstratable experience of finding ways to improve systems and structures, identifying improvements, and simplifying processes.
Desirable Skills
+ Knowledge of Applicant tracking systems
+ A knowledge and understanding of the use of Microsoft.
+ Previous HR experience in a similar role within public sector, Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

ONR do welcome applicants who require sponsorship through the skilled worker route. Unfortunately, this particular role does not meet the eligibility requirements. If you have any questions, please contact onr.human-resources@onr.gov.uk.
ONR is not a Civil Service department, however, we are an arms length body of Department of Work and Pensions.
Line Management Responsibilities
+ None currently, however, at this level there could be an expectation to manage staff in the future.
Location / Travel
Due to the nature of this role, it is Bootle based only.
ONR operates hybrid working (working in the office and or at home) as part of our flexible working policy. There is an expectation that everyone will spend time in the office on a regular basis, recognising that some work is better done face to face. Managers will work with their teams on what works best to meet individual, team, business and organisational needs to enable collaboration, as well as balancing personal choice and wellbeing.
Work with Us
Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into ONR. We want the best people for our roles. As an inclusive employer we value individuals’ contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief. Our values ‘supportive, open-minded, fair and accountable’ are central to this. We invest in our people to build capability, resilience, and promote wellbeing in our great teams, underpinned by our inherent focus on inclusion and excellence.

Alongside your salary of £30,199, Office for Nuclear Regulation contributes £8,748 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
An annual leave allowance of 25 plus 8 days public holiday. There is also an entitlement to 1 privilege day. Your annual leave allowance will increase by 1 day each year up to a maximum of 30 days.
+ Learning and development tailored to your role
+ An environment with flexible working options
+ A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
+ A civil service pension