HR Executive

Travel Trade Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in Northwest London is seeking an HR Executive to support employees and line managers. This entry-level role requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and offers a competitive salary of £28,000. You will provide HR support, assist with employee relations, and maintain accurate records. The position includes benefits such as hybrid working, annual leave, sick pay, and pension. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of UK employment law.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

20 days of Annual leave + 8 UK Bank Holidays

3 days Company Sick pay

Workplace pension

Opportunities to attend Travel Agent events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in HR role preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Support various employee relations cases.
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Process employee leave and liaise with finance teams.

Skills

Strong knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Experience with HR software

Attention to detail

Customer service attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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, 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 0203 8879444 or email [e-mail] 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!