Trainee HR Manager

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire (Office based).

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Full time/Permanent

Reports to: Office Manager

Relocation assistance may be available following successful completion of probation.

About OML

At Odstock Medical Ltd (OML), we are transforming lives through innovation, clinical excellence and pioneering medical technology.

As the UK's leading provider of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) solutions, we combine NHS heritage with cutting-edge MedTech innovation to improve mobility, restore independence and enhance the quality of life for people living with neurological conditions. Every product we develop, every service we deliver and every innovation we pursue is driven by one purpose improving lives through technology.

Today, OML is entering an exciting new chapter. As we expand across the UK and international markets, we are investing in our people, digital capabilities, product innovation and organisational excellence to build the next generation of healthcare technology solutions.

Our success is built on talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We foster a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where ideas are encouraged, continuous learning is valued, and individuals are empowered to take ownership, develop their careers and contribute to meaningful innovation.

Joining OML means becoming part of a purpose-driven MedTech organisation that is shaping the future of rehabilitation technology. If you are motivated by innovation, inspired by improving patient outcomes and excited by the opportunity to grow with an ambitious healthcare technology company, we would like to hear from you.

Why join OML?

At OML, people are at the centre of everything we do.

We believe exceptional healthcare technology is created by exceptional people working together with a shared purpose.

This role offers far more than traditional HR administration. From your first day you will work alongside experienced managers and senior leaders, gaining practical experience across every stage of the employee life cycle while helping shape the future of a growing MedTech organisation.

Whether supporting recruitment, developing people, improving employee engagement or implementing modern HR practices, your work will have a genuine impact on our business and the people who work within it.

If you are looking for a role where you can build your career, continuously learn and make a real difference, OML offers an excellent place to start.

Job purpose

Reporting directly to the Office Manager, you will follow a structured development programme designed to build your knowledge, confidence and practical experience across every aspect of Human Resources.

Working closely with managers across the organisation, you will support the complete employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through to learning and development, employee wellbeing, performance management and HR compliance.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting a regulated UK MedTech business while developing the professional skills needed to progress towards becoming an HR Manager.

This role offers genuine responsibility from the outset, making it ideal for someone who enjoys learning, taking ownership and building a long-term career in Human Resources.

Duties and responsibilities

Talent Acquisition \& Employer Branding

• Co-ordinate recruitment campaigns using modern recruitment platforms.
• Carry out Right to Work checks and recruitment compliance.
• Support interview scheduling and candidate experience.
• Help improve employer branding across digital platforms.
• Support onboarding and induction programmes.

People \& Culture

• Assist with employee engagement surveys.
• Support wellbeing initiatives and employee recognition programmes.
• Help organise company events and internal communications.
• Promote an inclusive and positive workplace culture.

Employee Support \& HR Development

• Support managers with day-to-day HR advice.
• Assist with probation reviews and performance management processes.
• Support employee relations activities.
• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Assist with maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave administration.
• Support flexible working requests.
• Ensure HR processes remain compliant with current UK employment legislation.

Learning, Development \& Growth

• Co-ordinate staff induction programmes.
• Support mandatory and role-specific training.
• Maintain training records and compliance matrices.
• Assist with career development planning.
• Support leadership development initiatives.
• Help identify future learning opportunities across the organisation.

HR Systems \& Operations

• Maintain HR systems and personnel records.
• Produce HR reports and workforce data.
• Support GDPR compliance.
• Maintain electronic personnel files.
• Assist with payroll administration where required.
• Support HR policy reviews.
• Help implement digital HR improvements.

Future Focused HR Projects

You will contribute to projects including:

• HR technology improvements.
• Digital HR systems.
• Employee engagement initiatives.
• Culture and organisational development.
• Learning and development programmes.
• Recruitment innovation.
• Workforce planning.
• Continuous improvement projects.
• Supporting implementation of Employment Rights Act 2025 requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, Law or related discipline.
• Some experience in HR, recruitment, administration, customer service or office administration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Positive attitude with a genuine desire to build a career in Human Resources.

Desirable

• Working towards, or interested in studying, CIPD qualifications.
• Experience using HR software or HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Experience within healthcare, MedTech or another regulated industry.
• Understanding of UK employment legislation.

Your career journey at OML

Within your first 12–24 months you will:

• Build strong HR generalist experience.
• Develop knowledge of UK employment law.
• Gain experience supporting managers across the business.
• Lead your own HR improvement initiatives.
• Complete your CIPD qualification (supported by OML).
• Become confident managing the employee lifecycle.
• Progress towards becoming an HR Manager.

What We Offer

Development

• Full CIPD sponsorship.
• Structured career development programme.
• Mentoring from experienced managers and senior leaders.
• Regular development reviews.
• Hands-on experience across every area of HR.
• Opportunities to lead projects.
• Career progression within a growing MedTech organisation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Modern office-based working environment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Professional development funding.
• Company events.
• Relocation assistance may be available following successful completion of probation.

Pay: £28,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Please confirm that you have the right to live and work in the UK.

Work Location: In person