HR and Payroll Advisor

Infinity Employment are proud to helping our Logistics specialist client with a new HR and Payroll position in Portsmouth. The successful candidate is to help manage the day-to-day HR operations and running of payroll and benefits for all UK employees. Monday - Friday 09.30 - 14.30 (25 hrs per week)

Main Responsibilities:

Prepare and process monthly payroll including all variable allowances eg. overtime and adjustments to basic pay, including new starters, leavers, pay rises, sickness etc.

Maintain comprehensive payroll records for all employees.

Submission of all statutory payroll and pension related return.

Manage the HR Day to day administration.

Advise on pay and benefit related issues.

Assist with the recruiting of new employees, including the development of job descriptions, preparing advertisements, short-listing and interviewing appropriate candidates.

Assist with the new starter employee paperwork.

Manage the HR Admin inbox and escalate any important issues to the relevant people.

Note take at investigation, disciplinary and grievance hearings.

Support the HR Team with Group projects to enable the business to deliver upon its Strategic Business Plan.

Undertake reasonable requests from managers in line with the range and scope of the post.

Visit all UK sites to be a visible HR support for the employees.

Maintain all employee personal files to a high standard & making all employee file fully compliant.

Support managers on performance review systems

Support management and employees when employee relations issues arise with efficient problem-solving.

Oversee employment law and provide advice and support to assure compliance.

Conduct and analyse exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data.

Develop and implement policies relating to employee terms and conditions of employment to ensure that Group complies with legal requirements and best practice.

Advise and note take at disciplinary and grievance hearings.

Competencies/Personal Requirements/Experience

• Ideally possess a CIPD qualification and have at least 10 years+ generalist HR experience, including performance management, payroll and benefits.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Be able to work on own initiative and have the ability to offer new ideas
• Strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely.
• Organisational and planning skills to manage time and meet deadlines and objectives as well as the ability to work competently under pressure.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work.
• Empathetic and compassionate approach in dealing with sensitive people matters.
• Personal commitment to improving own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuous learning and development.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
• Excellent knowledge of current UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Ability to travel occasionally.