REPORTING LINE: Reporting to HR Manager
Who Are We?
Haslers is an 11 partner, full-service firm of Chartered Accountants, operating from its own offices in Loughton. The firm was established over 70 years ago and has remained independent over the years mostly growing organically.
The firm’s diverse clientele spans a multitude of sectors, with a particular focus on serving owner-managed businesses and their entrepreneur owners. Additionally, Haslers expertly caters to UK subsidiaries of large international groups.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled HR Officer on a full or part-time basis to assist the HR Manager in a generalist remit across the full employee lifecycle.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide assistance in recruitment processes from managing the recruitment inbox, liaising with recruitment agencies, advertising, candidate sourcing and assessments, and conducting 1st stage interviews.
- Assist the HR Manager in forming and maintaining links with universities and local schools for the purpose of graduate and apprentice recruitment.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, providing advice to staff and managers where required.
- Assist the HR Manager in handling employee relations cases and resolving HR issues.
- Conduct exit interviews with leavers.
- Support the HR Manager in advising staff on family friendly matters and preparing all associated paperwork.
- Support the HR Manager with the annual performance management programme.
- Assist the HR Manager with projects as required.
- Ensuring meticulous monthly payroll and benefits reporting is sent to the internal finance team in a timely manner.
- Coordinate the staff induction process and ensure the probation process is managed effectively.
- Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be expected of this role for the smooth and efficient running of the HR department which includes covering for the HR Administrator in their absence.
Who We are Looking For
- Minimum CIPD level 3 qualified
- Good knowledge of employment legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- At least 2 years’ experience in a HR Officer/Advisory role which involved Recruitment, within professional services.
- Thorough understanding of HR best practice.
- Proficiency in using HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.
What We can Offer You
- Excellent career opportunity in a well-respected, growing Accountancy Firm
- Hybrid/agile working & a strong ethos to support wellbeing.
- Opportunity to get involve in various social, charitable, and environmental initiatives.
- Competitive salary and benefits including:
- Wellbeing allowance of £375 per annum
- Paid Birthday off
- Paid volunteering day
- Pension scheme- Employer pension scheme, Haslers contribution increases with length of service.
- 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), which increases with length of service