We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR & Payroll Advisor to join our European HR team, with primary responsibility for supporting our UK operations. This is a varied and hands-on role, providing both HR and payroll support across the employee lifecycle while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and excellent employee experience.
The successful candidate will work closely with employees, managers, Finance, and external payroll and pension providers, acting as a trusted advisor on HR and payroll matters. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of operational HR, employee relations, payroll administration, and HR systems management.
We recognise that flexibility is important. This role is Part-time, we are open to discussing hours per week and other flexible working arrangements. Please indicate your preference in your application.
Key Responsibilities
HR:
- Manage HR administration activities for employees across Europe, with primary responsibility for the UK and The Netherlands.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and contractual documentation.
- Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, internal moves, and offboarding.
- Provide first-line advice and support to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practice.
- Manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, and probation reviews.
- Prepare and maintain reports, dashboards, and business plans relating to HR projects and initiatives.
- Conduct HR audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to company policies and employment legislation.
- Provide administrative support to the wider HR and Leadership teams.
Payroll:
- Prepare and submit monthly payroll data to the external payroll provider, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies before payroll sign-off.
- Prepare monthly pension submissions and support pension administration activities.
- Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries.
- Liaise with the Finance team on payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, and audit requirements.
- Work with the external payroll provider on year-end payroll activities and statutory reporting obligations such as P11d and PSA submissions
HR Systems & Reporting:
- Act as a subject matter expert for Workday and other HR systems.
- Support the maintenance, integrity, and optimisation of HR data.
- Utilise HR systems and software, including Workday, ActivPeopleHR, payroll systems.
Perks and Benefits:
- Generous annual leave, plus public holidays based on location.
- Extra annual leave for your birthday or an alternative celebration day.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Pension plan with contributions from Mauve Group (where applicable).
- Opportunities for professional growth via Mauve Academy – our learning portal.
- Annual training allowance for career development.
- Hybrid working environment, with home setup allowance (where applicable).
- Optical benefits (£155/€180 toward eye tests, glasses, and lenses).
- Exciting opportunities, including domestic/international travel, team meet-ups, and company-wide events.