Payroll Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

HR Advisor

• £35,000 – £45,000
• Permanent
• 4 days per week Biggin Hill / London
• ASAP start

We’re working with a well-established organisation to recruit a confident, capable, and people-focused HR Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of their own business area while contributing to wider HR projects and initiatives across the organisation.

This role will see you supporting a fast-paced division as their go-to HR advisor, guiding managers and employees through all aspects of the employee lifecycle-from inductions and policy updates to casework, wellbeing, and recruitment. You’ll have the chance to get involved in ongoing projects while working closely with an HR Business Partner and a collaborative wider HR team.

• Advise managers and staff on a broad range of HR matters in line with policy and employment law.

• Build strong working relationships across your division to support people-related challenges.

• Support and contribute to HR projects including benefits, health screening, and compliance audits.

• Monitor probation periods and provide support and documentation up to senior manager level.

• Maintain and update HR policies, handbooks, and procedures.

• Deliver inductions to employees and contractors, keeping content up to date and engaging.

• Provide guidance on first-stage grievance and disciplinary cases; attend meetings as HR rep and notetaker.

• Support flexible working, maternity/paternity/shared parental leave processes.

• Maintain employee records and data accuracy in Workday.

• Support the administration of new starters and contractor onboarding, including CEST assessments.

• Organise and conduct exit interviews and support managers in managing employee relations.

• Conduct visa checks and track renewal timelines.

• Support recruitment activity and assist with interviews within your division when required.

Essential:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified.

• Previous experience in both HR administration and advisory roles.

• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.

• Ability to build strong working relationships and offer sound generalist HR advice.

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office and experience using HR systems (e.g., Workday).

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