HR Advisor

Huntress are delighted to be partnering with a charity in Reading to recruit Human Resources Advisor on a permanent basis. This is an office based role 5 days per week.

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Type: Permanent (37 hours per week)

Benefits: 7% employer pension contribution, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

About the Role:

Your role as an HR Generalist will be multi-dimensional. You'll undertake a wide range of HR tasks, as well as providing support and guidance to managers across the whole range of activities. You will use our Human Resources Information System to ensure and maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and you'll also act as the main point of contact for employees' queries on HR-related topics. As HR Advisor, you will play an integral role in engaging with the business and its employees, providing a supportive HR Service and support to employees and managers alike.

Key Duties:

• Provide operational HR support to managers and employees.
• Prepare Payroll on a monthly basis ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain accurate employee records using the HR information system
• Advise managers through various issues and offer guidance through ER matters including investigations, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures, fostering resolution and maintaining fairness.
• Recruitment and Onboarding, managing all aspects of ATS, interviews and onboarding new starters including offer letters and employment contracts
• Act as the first point of contact for employee HR queries, payroll queries and absence management including Maternity and Paternity.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives.

Person Specification:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• 3-5 years experience in a generalist HR role
• Broad knowledge and experience of the employee lifecycle
• Up to date Employment Law knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work proactively and independently.
• Experience with HR information systems.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.