HR Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Northwest London is seeking an HR Executive to support line managers and employees. This entry-level role involves fostering a supportive work environment and managing day-to-day HR queries. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of UK HR practices and a bachelor's degree in Human Resource. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for career growth within the travel industry.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary of 28,000

20 days of Annual leave + 8 UK Bank Holidays

3 days Company Sick pay

Workplace pension

Opportunities to attend Travel Agent events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR role (preferably 3+ years).
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Customer service, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries.
• Support on a variety of employee relations cases.
• Maintain accurate employee records and reports.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resource or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

One of the UK's largest independent travel companies is seeking a HR Executive to join their dynamic team in Northwest London as they continue to expand.

You will be a key support for our line managers and employees, acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day queries. You will play a crucial role in fostering a positive, supportive, and high-performing work environment by providing expert advice and assisting on employee relations casework.

This is an entry level role and a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within HR and benefit from the perks of working in the Travel Industry, such as discounted travel!

Previous travel industry experience is not essential, however, you must have a basic knowledge of payroll, HR compliance, and UK employment law.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and line managers on a wide range of People-related queries, providing timely and accurate advice on policies and procedures.
• Confidently support on a variety of employee relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance improvement plans, ensuring full compliance with UK employment law and best practices.
• Support key processes across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation reviews, flexible working requests, and offboarding.
• Support the recruitment process: drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new starters.
• Assist the Management with the implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remain relevant, compliant and aligned with our company values.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records within our system and assist with generating People-related data and reports to provide valuable insights.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in processing employee leave(s), sickness absences, time-offs.
• Liaise with our finance team on month-end payroll processing and any enquiries.
• Clear communication with Department Heads and Supervisors.
• Act as a system expert and advocate for the global HR team.
• Assist Line Managers and Supervisors in the delivery of appropriate department training to new starters.
• Create monthly rota for Sales team.

Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a HR role (preferably 3+ years).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Hand on Knowledge of working on payroll software.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a customer service, can‑do attitude.
• Highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of 28,000.
• Hybrid / North West London.
• 20 days of Annual leave + 8 UK Bank Holidays.
• 3 days Company Sick pay.
• Workplace pension.
Opportunities to attend Travel Agent events.

INTERESTED?

please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV! For any further information please call (phone number removed) or email (url removed). If this role is not quite right, but you have Travel Industry experience and are keen to find a new opportunity, please do send your CV, we may have something else that could be perfect for you! Know someone else who might be interested in Travel Industry opportunities? Please share our details!