HR Advisor

Our client is an established international organisation with a strong presence across the UK and Europe. They are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join their HR team on an initial fixed term contract , providing comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle.
Reporting to the Head of HR, you will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers, providing practical advice and support across HR policies, employee relations, recruitment, payroll, benefits, performance management and HR projects.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders and gain exposure to a broad range of HR activities within an international environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and employment practices.
• Support the annual performance management, salary review and bonus processes.
• Prepare salary benchmarking information and HR management reports.
• Support payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, offers and pre-employment checks.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and other HR correspondence.
• Coordinate new starter inductions and probation reviews.
• Support employee relations processes and associated documentation.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook.
• Keep up to date with changes in employment legislation and advise the Head of HR accordingly.
• Support learning and development activities, training programmes and training providers.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and surveys.
• Support HR projects and initiatives across the UK and Europe.
• Work closely with local HR contacts across international offices.
• Provide guidance, training and support to HR colleagues where required.
• Work with HRIS teams to support system improvements and implementation.
• Produce HR reports, metrics and management information.
• Ensure confidential and sensitive employee information is handled appropriately.

About You We are looking for an HR professional who is comfortable working across a broad generalist remit and can build strong relationships with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.
You will ideally have:

• 2–3+ years' experience working as an HR Advisor or in a similar HR generalist role.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above.
• Experience of payroll processes and calculations.
• Experience working with HR systems and Microsoft Office.
• Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and UK employment legislation.
• Experience supporting recruitment and the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

• Fixed term contract.
• 35-hour working week.
• Opportunity to join an established international organisation.
• Broad HR generalist exposure.
• Close interaction with senior management and international HR teams.
• A varied role covering HR operations, recruitment, payroll, employee relations and HR projects.

If you are an experienced HR Advisor looking for a varied 9-month contract within an international organisation, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV for further information.

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