Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Team Management
* Line manage the HR Officer and two HR Administrators
* Oversee the quality and accuracy of HR administration carried out by the team
* Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior team members
* Support the professional development and performance management of the HR team
* Ensure clear ownership, priorities, and workload distribution within the team
HR Operations & Employee Relations
* Act as a senior point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters
* Provide guidance on policies, procedures, absence, performance, and conduct
* Support and advise managers on employee relations matters, escalating complex cases to the Head of People
* Ensure consistent application of HR policies across the business
Payroll & Data Oversight
* Oversee the preparation and accuracy of HR data provided for payroll processing
* Work closely with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll-related queries
* Review changes relating to salaries, allowances, leave, and employee status before submission
* Support the Head of People with payroll governance and controls
Systems, Processes & Compliance
* Oversee the administration of HR systems (including Staffology) carried out by the HR team
* Ensure annual leave, rotations, and absences are correctly recorded and approved
* Maintain oversight of employee records and compliance documentation
* Support audits, reviews, and compliance checks as required
Onboarding, Offboarding & Mobility
* Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes managed by the HR team
* Ensure contracts, starter documentation, and leaver processes are completed accurately and on time
* Support relocation and immigration processes in coordination with external advisers
* Ensure a consistent and compliant employee lifecycle experience
Person Specification
Essential
* Proven experience in an HR Manager or Senior HR Advisor role
* Demonstrated experience managing and developing junior HR team members
* Strong working knowledge of HR processes and employment law (UK essential; EU exposure desirable)
* Experience supporting payroll processes and working with payroll teams/providers
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Confident, practical communicator able to advise managers
* Able to prioritise, delegate, and oversee work effectively
Job Type: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm), office-based