Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: New Cross, London
Contract Details: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £18.60 per hour
About Our Client:
Our client is a leading educational institution focused on improving organisational performance through the development and implementation of Human Resources and Organisational Development strategies. As an HR Advisor, you will play a crucial role in supporting senior leadership teams and driving the organisation's HR initiatives.
Benefits & Perks:
- Incredible Training and Development programme
- Office Angels Boost benefits - The BEST temp benefits on the market, including wellbeing platforms, financial assistance, recipes, discounts on numerous retail outlets, and more
- Wonderfully inclusive Company Culture and great social benefits
- Supportive and dynamic team
- Office Angels Refer a friend scheme
Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for employee relations and HR queries
- Organise and support meetings, events, and functions to help deliver the organisation's priorities
- Contribute to the team's objectives and participate in relevant projects
- Role model the organisation's values and adhere to health and safety, equal opportunities, and environmental policies
- Manage the full recruitment cycle, including defining job needs, preparing job descriptions, and managing the resourcing process
- Review and update job descriptions, advise managers on recruitment and selection strategies
- Assist with and develop recruitment campaigns, including preparing recruitment packs and posting recruitment adverts
- Manage employee data and maintain relevant systems
- Ensure a smooth onboarding process for new employees, including carrying out pre-employment checks
- Manage staff relationships, respond to queries, and manage expectations
- Support HR Business Partners with capability investigations, grievances, and disciplinary cases
- Assist with driving HR initiatives, change management programmes, and HR projects
- Provide end-to-end support for employee life cycle processes
- Maintain accurate staff records in the Single Central Record
Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- CIPD qualification or relevant Degree (Level 3 or above)
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate
- Ability to handle difficult and sensitive situations with confidentiality and emotional intelligence
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills, familiar with employment legislation and HR policies and procedures
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Experience in managing personnel information systems and strong IT skills
- Ability to participate effectively in ongoing projects
- Experience in payroll within a medium-sized organisation
- Experience providing generalist HR advice and support
- Knowledge of employment law and HR best practises
Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practises
- Experience advising senior/middle managers on employment law issues
- Strong report writing and data management skills
Technologies:
- Proficiency in using HR systems and databases
How to apply:
If you are excited about this opportunity and believe that you have the skills and experience required to excel in this role, please submit your application through the Office Angels website. Alternatively please email over your CV to
We look forward to hearing from you!
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