Average Human Resources salary in South West England

Job Opportunity: HR and Payroll Specialist Are you passionate about people, processes, and precision? Our client is seeking a dynamic HR and Payroll Specialist looking to take on their next role. As a key player in the organisation working alongside an HR team of 5 and supporting around 500 staff across a number of sites, you’ll be responsible for ensuring smooth HR operations and accurate payroll management. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making a positive impact, read on! This role could be great if you are looking to expand your HR experience in ER, Rewards, TUPE etc. Benefits: Salary upto £30kAd-hoc hybrid work depending on business needs25 days annual leave + bank holidays Private medicalFree parkingEmployee discounts Professional development opportunities. Responsibilities: Human Resources (HR): Attend ER and other meetings as an advisor, witness, and diligent notetaker.Provide essential support during TUPE, restructures, and acquisitions.Facilitate feedback reports/projectsPrepare all HR reporting, including monthly metrics for our Board Report.Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiativesSupport HR projectsHandle generalist HR administration in alignment with the employee lifecycle. Pay, Rewards & Benefits: Workwith our outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.Manage queries related to payroll and benefits.Prepare data for National Minimum Wage (NMW), salary reviews, bonuses, and gender pay reporting.Organize Long Service Award gifts and celebrations.Contribute to the planning and execution of colleague events, including our annual awards ceremony.

Job Title: HR Officer This is a hands on Generalist HR role, working within a HR team, with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations and business partnering. You will be responsible for supporting the operation and helping operational managers to make decisions relating to the management of staffing issues. These will include disciplinary, grievance, attendance and staff performance concerns, as well as ensuring they remain compliant at all times with regards to staff records and training requirements. Working Pattern: Full time Monday to Friday, based largely from the London Operation (Kingston, Surbiton, Morden, Hounslow areas), with occassional meetings at Head Office in Slough (typically once every fortnight). You will be granted the flexibility to travel to homes within the operation as required. Summary of Benefits: - Salary up to £35k dependent upon skills and experience. - Company laptop - Company mobile provided - 28 days annual leave (inc Bank holidays) - Pension scheme - Free car parking - Business miles paid Key Features of the role: 1. Supporting the operations management team to deal with performance concerns, utilising the appropriate company policies and procedures 2. Coaching and mentoring manager's to deliver HR and employment best practice within their organisations 3. Building up an effective working relationship with line managers and supporting with their upskilling in proactively managing staff issues 4. Through the regular review of staff supervisions, proactively identify initial performance concerns and high performing staff, supporting the management team with early interventions 5. Ensuring that the operations management team are aware of the disciplinary and grievance procedures and supporting them appropriately to ensure that any issues are dealt with appropriately 6. Completing exit interviews at the earliest opportunity, providing feedback to the management team and identifying actions across the business to improve staff retention 7. Working closely with the operations management team to ensure staff supervisions and performance appraisals are conducted effectively 8. Ensure Human Resources matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements Qualifications and Experience: The following qualification, skills and experience are required for this role: 1. MUST HAVE at least 2-3 years’ generalist experience, ideally with experience of supporting managers with Employee Relations and staff performance management 2. Strong spoken English; listening, writing, communication and presentation skills 3. Full driving license and use of own car to visit company homes and Head Office when required (Essential) 4. People centric and able to positively engage the workforce 5. Experience of working with; and advising line managers 6. Good IT and communication skills, including the use of Excel 9. Team orientated and results & outcome focused 11. Confidence to work across all levels of the business This role offers wide scope for exposure to a broad range of HR functions and mechanisms, as well as the opportunity to get involved in a range of HR Projects. My client are a highly people led and people centric organisation and the HR function and it's personnel are key in shaping and influencing the future growth and direction of the company. If you feel you have the relevant HR experience and leadership skills, please apply now for immediate consideration and job start.

About the Job Our client, a prominent organisation dedicated to cultivating talent, is actively recruiting for the position of Graduate Human Resource Assistant. This role offers an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to kick-start their career in human resources, providing hands-on experience and professional development. Position Overview As a Graduate Human Resource Assistant, the successful candidate will be an essential part of the HR team, contributing to various HR functions and processes. This role is designed to provide foundational experience and learning opportunities within the field of human resources. Responsibilities Recruitment Support: Assist in the recruitment process, from candidate sourcing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.Employee Records: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, including documentation of personnel actions.Training and Development: Support HR initiatives related to training and development programs for employees.HR Administration: Assist in day-to-day HR administrative tasks, responding to employee queries and ensuring compliance with HR policies.Employee Engagement: Contribute to initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture. Qualifications Education: A recent graduate with a degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred but not a requirement.Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with employees and stakeholders.Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in HR records and processes.Team Player: Ability to collaborate with the HR team and other departments to achieve HR objectives. What Our Client Offers Our client is committed to investing in the professional development of graduates through the Graduate Human Resource Assistant role. This position offers exposure to diverse HR functions, mentorship from seasoned HR professionals, and opportunities for career growth within the organisation. Competitive compensation, a supportive work culture, and a platform to build a successful HR career are part of the comprehensive benefits provided. Join us in shaping the future of human resources and advance your career with our Graduate Human Resource Assistant position. About Us Buchanan Graduates Buchanan Graduates, through rapid organic growth, is now a market leading recruitment firm and a top supplier to a number of clients including FTSE listed firms. Our team of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds, but all subscribe to the company ethos of understanding, advising and delivering for our clients & candidates. Buchanan Graduates focus on placing graduates into recruitment