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 09.00- 15.00 (30 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