Senior Recruitment Consultant

Role: HR Assistant Hours: Part time, 3 days per week Location: Near Totton (Office Based) Duration: Permanent Salary: Up to £30k per annum FTE HR Administration Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (digital and paper files) Prepare HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, and amendments Manage HR inbox and respond to employee queries in a timely manner Support onboarding and induction processes for new hires Handle leaver processes, including exit documentation Recruitment Support Assist with posting job adverts on job boards and internal systems Screen CVs and coordinate interviews Liaise with candidates and hiring managers Prepare interview packs and feedback documentation Employee Relations Support Act as a first point of contact for basic HR queries Support the HR team with disciplinary and grievance processes (note-taking, documentation) Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information Payroll & Benefits Provide administrative support for payroll (e.g., updating employee details, tracking absences) Assist with benefits administration and employee queries Compliance & Reporting Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal HR policies Support HR reporting (headcount, absence, turnover) Maintain accurate HR systems (e.g., HRIS) Key Skills & Experience Essential Previous administrative experience (ideally within HR or office environment) Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail Confident communication skills (written and verbal) Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Ability to handle confidential information discreetly Desirable Previous HR experience or HR-related qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 3) Familiarity with HR systems (HRIS) Understanding of UK employment law Next Steps Apply online or contact Reed Southampton for more information.

Employee Relations Advisor opportunity available to start as soon as possible on a fixed term contract basis until October 2027 working for a leading retail company based onsite Monday-Friday at their Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, site. They are looking for a positive, proactive, and approachable individual who enjoys building strong relationships and supporting managers and employees across a wide range of employee relations matters. The Role: Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters across the business. Manage ER cases from start to finish, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and appeals. Ensure all ER matters are handled fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policies. Support managers with short-term absence management, probation reviews, and flexible working requests. Coach and upskill managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practice approaches. Support employees and managers with progression planning. Assist with UK payroll administration and provide support with payroll-related queries. Collate, analyse, and report on people data, including absence trends and ER metrics. Occasionally support with delivering training sessions and workshops on people-related topics and workplace policies. Work collaboratively with the wider team to provide a positive employee experience. Travel to their Scunthorpe site on average twice per month Skills and Experience required: Demonstrable experience providing HR and ER advice within a fast-paced environment. Strong knowledge of employee relations processes, policies, and UK employment law. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders at all levels. A positive, proactive, and approachable attitude with a genuine passion for supporting people. Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail. Confident using HR systems and IT packages, including HR reporting tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality at all times. A solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. CIPD Level 5 would be great, but is not essential. Previous payroll administration experience would be beneficial. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Working Hours & Location This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with flexible start and finish times — begin your day between 8:00am and 9:30am, and finish between 4:00pm and 5:30pm, depending on your preference. Lunch breaks can be taken as either 30 minutes or 1 hour. This role is paying up to £35,000 DOE plus excellent additional Benefits.

We are currently recruiting for a large public sector organisation on a fixed term business. This role sits within the L&D department and is a FTC until March 2027. You will support the planning and development of staff force needed in order to meet future projects and recruitment planning. The role will be looking into organisation strategies, frameworks, and prioritising. Key Responsibilities Help identify the skills and capabilities needed to support business strategy Assist with workforce planning, including identifying gaps in skills and capability Analyse workforce data and produce reports to support decision-making Support the development of learning frameworks and training solutions across different teams Work with stakeholders to design solutions that address capability gaps Build strong working relationships and provide support to employees to help them develop Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives, ensuring value for money Support the delivery of programmes and manage multiple learning and development projects Lead on new capability initiatives and projects Identify talent and maintain talent tracking to ensure employees receive the development they need Manage the department budget. We are looking for an L&D / HR professional with a minimum of CIPD LEVEL 5. We must have people with project and change management for this role, you will have experience of something similar. Strong analytical skills, good over all IT skills and the ability to build good relationships and stakeholder management. The role is Monday to Friday and hybrid working. £35,384pa – pro rata.

We are currently recruiting for a large public sector organisation on a fixed term business. This role sits within the L&D department and is a FTC until March 2027. You will support the planning and development of staff force needed in order to meet future projects and recruitment planning. The role will be looking into organisation strategies, frameworks, and prioritising. Key Responsibilities Help identify the skills and capabilities needed to support business strategy Assist with workforce planning, including identifying gaps in skills and capability Analyse workforce data and produce reports to support decision-making Support the development of learning frameworks and training solutions across different teams Work with stakeholders to design solutions that address capability gaps Build strong working relationships and provide support to employees to help them develop Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development initiatives, ensuring value for money Support the delivery of programmes and manage multiple learning and development projects Lead on new capability initiatives and projects Identify talent and maintain talent tracking to ensure employees receive the development they need Manage the department budget. We are looking for an L&D / HR professional with a minimum of CIPD LEVEL 5. We must have people with project and change management for this role, you will have experience of something similar. Strong analytical skills, good over all IT skills and the ability to build good relationships and stakeholder management. The role is Monday to Friday and hybrid working. £35,384pa – pro rata.

HR Business Partner Hirwaun, South Wales (Hybrid Working) £50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits We're recruiting an experienced HR Business Partner to join a growing international manufacturing business. This is a highly visible role supporting the Hirwaun site, UK operations and international sales teams, where you'll partner with leaders, provide expert HR guidance and drive key people initiatives. Key Responsibilities Partner with managers and leaders to provide proactive HR support. Manage employee relations matters and support HR best practice. Lead and contribute to projects across onboarding, reward and organisational development. Advise on UK employment law and HR compliance. Build strong relationships across UK and international teams. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working. About You We're looking for an HR professional who is commercially minded, relationship-focused and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll ideally have: HR Business Partner or Senior HR Generalist experience. Strong UK employment law knowledge. Manufacturing, engineering or industrial sector experience. Excellent stakeholder management skills. The confidence to influence, challenge and support senior leaders. A proactive, hands-on and solutions-focused approach. A genuine passion for learning and continuous improvement. Desirable: Experience supporting multiple sites or international teams. Exposure to reward, mobility or organisational development projects. An interest in AI and emerging technologies and how they can be leveraged to enhance HR and business performance. What's on Offer? £50,000 - £60,000 salary. Hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 days from home). Exposure to UK and international HR activities. A varied role combining operational and strategic responsibilities. The opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing business. If you're an ambitious HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, driving change and embracing new ways of working, we'd love to hear from you - please apply via the link on this page.

HR & Payroll Administrator (Part-Time) 25 hours per week | Office-based role | £27,000-£32000 pro rata Brighouse We’re working with a well-established, privately owned business based in Brighouse to recruit a part-time HR & Payroll Officer. This is an office-based role and would suit an experienced administrator who has previously worked within an HR environment and is looking for a flexible, hands-on position. Initially, the role will be operational and reactive, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality HR administration and payroll support. Over time, there is potential for the role to evolve, offering involvement in more proactive and strategic people initiatives. The position is predominantly HR administration focused (around 80%), with payroll responsibilities making up around 20%. Key Responsibilities Providing HR administration support from onboarding through to offboarding Supporting recruitment administration and employee relations processes Liaising with managers to ensure accurate and timely HR documentation Processing accurate weekly and monthly payroll and responding to payroll queries Maintaining HR and payroll systems, records, and compliance documentation About You An experienced administrator with previous experience working within HR Practical, organised, and detail-focused Exposure to payroll processing and awareness of UK payroll compliance Professional and discreet when handling confidential information Confident using HR and payroll systems (Sage HR/Payroll desirable) Why Apply? This is a part-time, office-based opportunity offering stability, variety, and future development within a supportive, people-focused business in Brighouse. For more information or to apply, please get in touch. All applications will be treated in confidence.

Fantastic Interim Trainer opportunity available working for a leading organisation based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This role is working remotely from home predominantly and is available to start on the 30th June until the end of November time on a part time basis. Key Responsibilities • Training Design & Delivery: Create, update, and deliver engaging training sessions, workshops, and materials virtually. (more delivery than design) • Program Management: Coordinate, schedule, and maintain records of training sessions using LMS or other tracking systems. • Content Adaptation: Tailor training materials to different learning styles and audiences. Required Qualifications & Skills • Experience: previous roles in training or Coaching • Skills: Exceptional verbal/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Technology: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and e-learning software • Certifications: Professional certification would be beneficial but not necessary. Core Competencies • Strong understanding of adult learning principles (andragogy). • Ability to work independently and manage multiple, changing priorities. • Creative approach to developing engaging, interactive learning content. • High level of patience and adaptability. You will need to be available for two training days at their Leeds head office on Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July and then you will be required on a temporary ad hoc basis working remotely from home predominantly from June until November time. The daily pay rate is £153 per day. If you are available and interested then please apply online today!

Role: Senior HR Advisor (Temporary) Duration: 3 month interim assignment Purpose: Cover for staff absence Location: Hybrid working with base at Oldham (Spindles offices), with travel to client sites across Oldham borough as required About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to provide short-term support to our HR Advisory team during a period of staff absence. The successful candidate will support a portfolio of schools across Oldham, as well as a partner care organisation, delivering professional and pragmatic HR advice across a broad range of employee relations and workforce matters. This is a hands-on role requiring an experienced HR practitioner who can quickly integrate into the team, manage their own caseload, and operate with minimal supervision from day one. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality HR advisory support to headteachers, school leaders, managers and senior stakeholders. Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance/capability, probation and restructuring cases. Advise on terms and conditions of employment, policies, procedures and employment legislation. Support managers through formal HR processes, including preparation for and attendance at hearings and meetings where required. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and legally compliant case records. Deliver practical, solution-focused advice that supports positive employee relations and organisational outcomes. Build effective working relationships across schools and the partner care organisation. Essential Requirements CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum, Level 7 desirable). Significant experience operating at Senior HR Advisor level or equivalent. Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Extensive experience managing complex employee relations casework independently. Experience advising managers and senior leaders with confidence and credibility. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work autonomously and quickly gain confidence in a new environment. Ideal Experience Experience working within education and/or local government environments. Experience supporting schools and advising headteachers. Experience working with care sector organisations would be advantageous. Candidate Profile We are looking for a confident, resilient and proactive HR professional who can "hit the ground running", take ownership of cases from the outset, and provide trusted advice with minimal supervision.

HR Advisor Job Type: Full-time, temp to perm Location: New Milton, hybrid (2 office days) Salary: £16.92 - £17.44 per hour Our client is seeking an HR Advisor with strong employee relations experience to support HR Business Partners and managers across the organisation. You’ll handle ER queries, support casework, assist with HR projects, and manage core HR processes. Key Responsibilities Provide first‑line advice on employee relations matters and support ER casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability). Coach managers on policy, informal resolution, and best‑practice people management. Conduct exit interviews and support improvement initiatives. Support HR projects, policy updates, wellbeing work and engagement activity. Manage HR and recruitment inboxes and maintain accurate HR records. Oversee lifecycle admin: starters, leavers, transfers, onboarding checks and probation reviews. Assist with recruitment coordination and induction delivery. Process HR-related invoices. Skills & Experience HR experience with exposure to ER Strong communication and problem‑solving skills Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident advising managers CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your HR and employee relations experience.

Interim HR Manager Location: Lee-on-Solent Salary: £25.64 - £28.21 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing temporary contract Join our client as an Interim HR Manager and supports the business objectives and promote best practices across the HR function. Responsibilities: Manage complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries and performance issues. Provide HR advice and guidance to managers. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures. Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes. Ensure compliance with UK employment law. Analyse HR metrics and report findings to senior leadership. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience as an HR Manager or HR Business Partner. Strong knowledge of UK employment law. CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent experience. Excellent communication and leadership skills. How to Apply: Please submit your CV outlining your suitability for the role to [Insert Application Link or Email].