HR Project Specialist
4 months initially. Based near Reading (Driver required)
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced HR Project Specialist with a strong background across HR & payroll. The ideal candidate is expected to have a broad range of experience to support delivery of key HR projects and operational improvements. Working with a small and dynamic team of 3 consisting of both HR and Payroll functions, working in a fast-paced environment with big ideas on how to service stakeholders and to gain efficiency improvements. There are several key projects to deliver. This role blends project work encompassing analytics and is suited to a hands-on HR professional who can improve processes, navigate reporting, and improve our ways of working. Payroll (in particular ADP experience) would be advantageous as we consider our next system for people data management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support HR, Learning & Development, Payroll and People data related projects end-to-end;
* Review and improve HR and payroll processes, systems usage, and reporting methodologies.;
* Improve manual reporting and spreadsheet-based processes;
* Develop HR dashboards and management reports, providing key reporting functionality both monthly and in real time to stakeholders as well as the broader HR team;
* Strengthen how we capture our data whilst maintaining confidentiality; governance and appropriate audit trail;
* Lead our L&D compliance and certification reporting requirements, delivering the right now data analysis and the future fit process;
* Work in partnership with HRD to deliver an efficient way of managing, reporting and analysis of Annual Objectives and CPD's;
* Partner with HR & Payroll colleagues and key stakeholders to drive and understand any additional people data that would be of overall value to the business; and,
* Provide broader HR project and operational support as needed.
Systems & Technical Requirements:
* Advanced Excel capability (data analysis, reporting, process improvement);
* Strong Power BI skills for dashboarding and visual reporting;
* Experience using Microsoft Forms for data capture and workflow improvement;
* Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP or similar preferred); and,
* Confident handling large and complex data sets.
Experience & Profile:
* Proven all-round generalist experience in HR projects, payroll, operations and reporting;
* Solid understanding of HR processes and controls;
* Analytical, detail-driven, and solutions-focused;
* Able to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities;
* Continuous improvement mindset and practical approach to delivery; and
* Excellent stakeholder management and a great communicator.
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