Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN4711

The Company:

An excellent opportunity for an HR & Payroll Advisor to join an online retailer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced, growing business. This is a varied role where you will be responsible for assisting in all issues relating to the HR function and payroll support.

The Role

• Maintenance of Employee Personnel Records
• Drafting contracts of employment & HR Change notices
• Liaise with Operational staff as required to resolve any payroll queries received
• Liaising with HR legal support provider to ensure that the business is kept up to date in terms of HR law and that our policies and procedures are compliant
• Ensure that systems are correctly updated in line with any relevant changes to Associates records/pay details
• To process the day to day operation of the staff payroll
• To produce weekly and monthly reports
• Handling all recruitment including drafting job descriptions, liaising with recruitment agencies, arranging interviews, etc.
• Time recording and staff holiday co-ordination.
• Generate offers of employment, including contracts and associated ‘new starter’ documentation.
• Inductions for new starters, including providing manager with induction paperwork in a timely manner for new starters.
• Administration of Return-to-work process
• All other HR correspondence.
• Appraisal document preparation, recording of key data and onward reporting of actions to take.
• Assisting with HR policy reviews
• Supporting Training Needs Analysis
• Requesting and following up employer references
• Provide general HR information to the business as required, such as holiday or absence standards, policy information, printing of documentation etc
• Analysing data from time and attendance systems, monitoring trends and acting upon them.
• Providing administration support, including taking notes in formal meetings on behalf of a Team Leader / Manager.
• Providing Administrative support for exit interviews and the leavers process.
• Support to Health and Safety initiatives, including during staff inductions. 

Skills Required:

• Must have at least 4 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal)
• CIPD qualified (minimum Level 5)
• Dealing with all private and confidential manner where discretion is essential.
• Experience within a similar role is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changes and tackle challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Commerciality
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel etc.
• Persuasive and diplomatic personality.