Job title              HR and Payroll Advisor

Location             Waltham Abbey
 
Hours of work    08.30 – 17.30 Monday to Friday (1 hour for lunch)
 
Salary                 Circa £30,000 to £35,000 depending on skills and experience
 
Our client are operate an established warehousing and distribution centre based in Waltham Abbey

Main purpose of the role:

The HR and Payroll Advisor will provide administrative support for our clients Waltham Abbey site, which incorporates their warehouse, logistics, QA and Supply Chain functions.
 
This role involves a variety of tasks working closely with site management, including recruitment support, employee record management, benefits administration, and coordinating HR projects.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and possesses excellent communication skills.
 
Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Being the first point of contact for all HR-related queries
• Supporting management through day-to-day administrative duties
• Administering HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment
• Ensuring the relevant HR database is up to date, accurate and complies with legislation.
• Assisting in the recruitment process and liaising with recruitment agencies
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR System
• Managing Time & Attendance system.
• Handle onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing necessary documentation and conducting inductions.
• Managing absences i.e., Return to Work forms and managing Holidays.
• Assisting in all employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievances, pay and other duties as reasonably requested by your manager.
• Coordinate and support various HR projects, such as HR Systems implementation, training programs, and performance management processes.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Ensuring timesheets are processed in a timely manner.
• Assisting in Payroll and ensuring monthly invoices are checked and ready for processing.
• Assist with compliance on UK legislation and areas highlighted by the HSE and trade federation
• Support the Operations Manager with investigations as required for Accidents/Investigations
• Ensure adequate cover for first aiders & fire Marshalls across all departments

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organize work effectively and efficiently and have a strong attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel & Word
• Experienced and confident, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
• Proactive, self-starter with a practical and logical approach.
• Knowledge of HR systems will be desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Experience working in a HR related role ideally in Warehousing or Distribution

• Minimum of CIPD Level 3 or equivalent qualification
• Strong English verbal and written skills is essential
• Strong numeracy skills are essential for these positions

• Holidays – 23 days rising to 25 after 3 complete years’ service.
• Employer Pension Contribution – 3% contribution