Hr Adviser

The Role 

Payroll & Benefit specific duties:

• Manage all monthly payroll activity from data supply to third-party bureaus and checking output – including reviewing data entry, new starter and leaver calculations, absence data, maternity and paternity leave, company benefits and pension. 
• Oversee general administration for benefit schemes, liaise with benefit providers and communicate and reconcile changes and invoices.
• Manage the pension auto-enrolment processes in partnership with third-party advisers, monthly calculations, payroll processing and data upload and reconciliations.
• Be the first point of contact for payroll, benefit and shares related queries. 
• Alongside third-party providers and the Head of HR, review benefits contracts, suppliers and costs, as required.
• Provide ad hoc calculations and manage year end processes. 

General HR duties:

• Advising and supporting staff/ line managers with employment issues that arise and escalating to Senior HR Business Partner or Head of HR where required i.e. absence management, disciplinary meetings, probation meetings, performance management.
• Supporting cyclical and ad hoc HR projects such as the appraisal process, SMCR administration, compensation review administration, vendor contract negotiation etc.
• Seeking ways to improve the service, suggesting practical procedural changes and implementing these.
• Preparation of ad hoc letters, references and filing of various HR records.
• Ensuring all HR, holiday and absence records are up to date and assist with reporting as appropriate.
• New joiner administration and referencing processes, ensuring all files for employees are kept relevant and up to date. Preparation of contracts and induction packs, leading onboarding, obtaining necessary approvals for new hires.
• Preparing leaver documentation, managing leaver administration processes and conducting exit interviews as required.
• Assisting with the promotion of benefit provisions throughout the Company.
• Assisting with identifying training requirements, coordinating training programs and ad hoc training requirements ensuring best value for money.
• Contributing to the collaborative, supportive and friendly culture which CGL encourages internally and across the Group.

Our ideal candidate

• Experience of HR and payroll administration, ideally within financial services sector.
• A relevant CIPD or CIPP qualification is not essential but would be advantageous.
• Highly numerate.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft, in particular Excel.
• Experience of using a HR/Payroll system. 
• Understanding of UK employment law and payroll regulations.
• Prior experience of FCA regulations including SMCR helpful but not essential.
• Strong team player willing to work within a small and busy HR department supporting a dynamic European business. 
• Produces work of a consistently high quality and high level of accuracy.
• Can be relied upon to meet deadlines and prioritise own workload.
• Communicates professionally at all times, listens to colleagues and clients, responds appropriately and instils confidence and adaptability.

Canaccord Genuity Limited aim to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation where everyone receives equal treatment regardless of age, colour, disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, hours of work, marital status, national origin, political opinions or religious beliefs. All decisions on employment practices are objective, free from bias and based upon work criteria and individual merit. To monitor the effectiveness of our efforts in regards to offering equal opportunities, we would be grateful if you would provide the relevant information requested on the application form. The information requested will be detached by us upon receipt of your application and will not be used during the selection process.