HR & Payroll Advisor

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to deliver proactive HR services, supporting all areas of the business in all HR matters, processing monthly payroll and coordinating H&S tasks. This is a full time position (maybe consider part time working over 5 day week) and we offer a hybrid working model.

This is a generalist role working in a fast-paced environment where you will contribute to the successful achievement of the business objectives. It is an ideal opportunity for a HR professional who has a proven track record of delivering HR services throughout the employment cycle and is looking for the next step in their career. As a stand-alone generalist role, you will play a key part in the HR decision making process. You will have a thorough understanding of HR procedures, payroll processing, employee relation matters and employment law.

Duties and responsibilities include:

* Work in partnership with the management team in the day-to-day HR management of the teams.

* Completing monthly payroll administration and processing

* Coordinate H&S, building maintenance, training, induction and any administrative duties as required.

* Support line managers in end to end employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, HR system and processes)

* Be first point of contact for line managers and directors for employee relations queries – manage, investigate, and guide on ER matters. Ensuring matters are completed effectively, following best practice and in a timely manner.

* Monitor and manage employee absences and records including maternity, paternity, absence and sickness.

* Advise managers and provide guidance on HR policy and procedures.

* Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.

* Work on HR projects (updating job descriptions, training records, driving license and insurance checks, H&S etc)

Qualifications and Experience Required:

* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a HR generalist role.

* Must have payroll processing experience.

* Excellent communication skills at all levels and ability to conduct formal meetings effectively.

* Experience of working to deadlines in a pressurised environment.

* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.

* The ability to work effectively as part of a team, and on own initiative and autonomously.

* Good IT skills with a working knowledge of Windows (Word, Outlook, and Excel).

* CIPD Level 5 or working towards is advantageous but not essential.

The Benefits

In addition to your basic salary, we have a competitive benefits package including commission, pension, death in service, 23 days hols (increases with length of service to 26 days), Employee Assistance Programme and free car parking. We operate a hybrid working model.

If this role sounds like you then please get in contact with Sophie Sansby at Coulter Elite