HR Advisor

Location London
Discipline: Logistics & Supply Chain
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £40000 - £45000 per annum
Contact name: Danni Thake

Contact email: danni.thake@rightnowgroup.co.uk
Job ref: JOB-2487_1758296832
Published: 2 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Right Now Group are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor with the expertise to take ownership of all HR activities within the business. This is a standalone position, ideal for someone confident working independently in a dynamic environment and someone willing to support with implementing new processes and HR systems.

Job Title: HR Advisor (with Payroll Responsibilities)
Location: South Kensington
Reports to: Director / Owner
Working Hours: Part-time, 25 -35 hours per week
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 FTE

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, induction, probation, performance management, development, succession planning, and offboarding.
  • Maintain and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UK employment law.
  • Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees.
  • Prepare accurate documentation for contracts, contractual changes, and terminations.
  • Ensure HR systems and employee records are accurate, up to date, and confidential.
  • Advise and support managers on ER matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and conflict resolution.
  • Conduct investigations and attend or facilitate formal meetings when required.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.
  • Monitor, analyse, and report on ER trends and risks.
  • Manage monthly payroll in partnership with an external payroll provider.
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, including PAYE, NI, and pension contributions.
  • Assist in rolling out training and development programs
  • Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing strategies.
  • Provide data collection and reporting for group-level HR metrics and compliance.

Skills:

  • Proven experience in a standalone HR role with payroll responsibilities.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law, payroll legislation, and employee relations practices.
  • Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
  • Ideally CIPD Level 5 or above (desirable not essential)