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.