HR Advisor (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Ritz Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned charity organization is seeking an HR Advisor on a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. The role focuses on pension administration and providing HR support to ensure employee wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience in pension management and payroll in a busy HR environment. This full-time position offers competitive pay and potential flexibility after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in pension administration is essential, knowledge of government schemes is desirable.
• Background in payroll and HR processes required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.
• Highly organised and accurate, with excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the charity's pension schemes.
• Support payroll processes and work closely with Finance.
• Advise managers on sickness absence and wellbeing.
• Maintain HR systems and records with precision.
• Provide advice on a broad range of HR queries.

Skills

Pension administration

Payroll processes

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

HR Advisor (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Full-Time Office-Based (with flexibility after probation) £38,000

We are proud to represent a British iconic charity with a long history of service and support to the community. This unique institution provides care, accommodation, and wellbeing services to those who have given much in service to the nation and now requires an experienced HR Advisor to join their dedicated team.

In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering a proactive and people-focused HR service across the charity. A key focus will be on pensions administration managing company pension schemes and, ideally, government schemes such as NHS or Civil Service pensions. You will also support payroll processes, employee wellbeing, and provide trusted advice to managers and staff across a wide range of HR matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering and managing the charity's pension schemes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Supporting payroll processes and working closely with Finance to meet deadlines.
• Advising managers on sickness absence, wellbeing, and Occupational Health referrals.
• Maintaining HR systems and records with precision and confidentiality.
• Providing advice, guidance, and support on a broad range of HR queries.

About You

• Experience of pension administration (essential), with knowledge of government schemes highly desirable.
• Background in payroll and HR processes within a busy HR function.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, accurate, and adaptable, with excellent IT skills.
• CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience.

This is a full-time, office-based position (Monday Friday) for the duration of probation, with scope for some flexibility thereafter. You’ll be joining a supportive and values-driven organisation, playing your part in ensuring the smooth running of essential services for a remarkable community.

If you re a proactive HR professional with strong pensions knowledge and a passion for people, we d love to hear from you