HR and Payroll Advisor

Infinity Employment�are proud to helping our Logistics specialist client with a new�HR and Payroll�position in�Portsmouth. The successful candidate is to help manage the day-to-day HR operations and running of payroll and benefits for all UK employees. Monday - Friday 09.30 - 14.30 (25 hrs per week)

Main Responsibilities:

� Prepare and process monthly payroll including all variable allowances eg. overtime and adjustments to basic pay, including new starters, leavers, pay rises, sickness etc.

� Maintain comprehensive payroll records for all employees.

� Submission of all statutory payroll and pension related return.

� Manage the HR Day to day administration.

� Advise on pay and benefit related issues.

� Assist with the recruiting of new employees, including the development of job descriptions, preparing advertisements, short-listing and interviewing appropriate candidates.

� Assist with the new starter employee paperwork.

� Manage the HR Admin inbox and escalate any important issues to the relevant people.

� Note take at investigation, disciplinary and grievance hearings.

� Support the HR Team with Group projects to enable the business to deliver upon its Strategic Business Plan.

� Undertake reasonable requests from managers in line with the range and scope of the post.

� Visit all UK sites to be a visible HR support for the employees.

� Maintain all employee personal files to a high standard & making all employee file fully compliant.

� Support managers on performance review systems

� Support management and employees when employee relations issues arise with efficient problem-solving.

� Oversee employment law and provide advice and support to assure compliance.

� Conduct and analyse exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data.

� Develop and implement policies relating to employee terms and conditions of employment to ensure that Group complies with legal requirements and best practice.

� Advise and note take at disciplinary and grievance hearings.

Competencies/Personal Requirements/Experience

• Ideally possess a CIPD qualification and have at least 10 years+ generalist HR experience, including performance management, payroll and benefits.


• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels.


• Be able to work on own initiative and have the ability to offer new ideas


• Strong teamworking skills and a collaborative approach to learning, both face-to-face and remotely.


• Organisational and planning skills to manage time and meet deadlines and objectives as well as the ability to work competently under pressure.


• Proactive, enthusiastic and innovative approach to work.


• Empathetic and compassionate approach in dealing with sensitive people matters.


• Personal commitment to improving own knowledge and skills and a passion for continuous learning and development.


• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.


• Excellent knowledge of current UK employment legislation and best practice.


• Ability to travel occasionally.