People - HR Advisor

The purpose of this role is to deliver People support as part of a comprehensive, full-service People Function. You'll collaborate closely with team members across the People department and have the chance to engage with colleagues across the wider organisation. In this role, you will contribute to strategic People initiatives while also overseeing day-to-day operations that improve the overall employee experience.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries, building and maintaining strong working relationships with Business Units and Corporate Functions.
• Administer and continuously enhance HR processes to align with the strategic goals of the People team.
• Oversee the administration of the employee lifecycle to ensure a positive experience, including onboarding, inductions, managing resignations, and coordinating exit interviews.
• Manage end-to-end employee leave processes-such as maternity, parental, and sick leave-ensuring compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain and manage HR data to deliver timely insights, supporting strategic decision-making through the creation of reports and dashboards.
• Draft documents of a confidential and sensitive nature, including contracts of employment, contract amendments, and related documentation.
• Take full ownership of the accurate and timely collation of monthly payroll amendments, including new hires, leavers, contract changes, and leave notifications for payroll submission.
• Support recruitment activities by preparing and issuing relevant documentation, coordinating start dates, and serving as a key point of contact for new joiners.
• Contribute to strategic People projects, managing them from initiation through to delivery and ensuring alignment with timelines and objectives.
• Assist in the delivery of HR transformation initiatives, supporting the project team with key milestones such as requirements gathering, data cleansing, testing, and implementation.

Experience & Skills required for the role:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR administration/ HR Advisor role
• Previous experience working in a financial services background is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team and effectively manage multiple priorities
• Experienced in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Adaptable and capable of working independently when required
• High level of attention to detail