Berkshire

Human Resources jobs in Reading.

HR, recruitment and workforce teams need interim capacity for casework peaks, restructures and system changes, alongside permanent appointments. Actionus supplies HR administrators, advisers and business partners on temporary, contract and permanent terms.

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Hiring in Reading

What the Reading market looks like.

Berkshire's Thames Valley providers compete for staff with London employers, which keeps demand steady across acute, community and mental health services. Fast rail into Paddington means many candidates weigh local assignments against central London work.

Major employers in Berkshire

  • Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
  • Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
  • Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Slough · Bracknell · Basingstoke · Wokingham · High Wycombe · Newbury

Typical settings

  • NHS and local authority HR teams
  • Corporate HR functions
  • Care and education providers
  • Shared services

Common specialities

  • HR administration
  • Employee relations
  • Recruitment and resourcing
  • Learning and development
  • HR business partnering
  • Payroll and reward

Questions

Human Resources work in Reading, answered.

What human resources jobs are available in Reading?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent human resources roles across Reading and the wider Berkshire area, including nhs and local authority hr teams, corporate hr functions, care and education providers. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire HR professionals in Reading?
Actionus works with commercial and support services employers across Reading and the wider Berkshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring HR professionals.
What registration do I need to work as a human resources professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Reading?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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