12 results for Head Of Hr in Newbury, West Berkshire

Head of HR

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
75000 - 85000 GBP / Yearly
Head of HRLocation: Oxford (4 days office-based, 1 day working from home, with occasional travel) Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annumAbout the RoleRobert Half are working with a well-established organisation in Oxford to recruit a Head of HR. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a pragmatic and effective people strategy that supports business performance, operational excellence, and employee engagement.Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide both strategic direction and hands-on operational HR leadership. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, balancing day-to-day people challenges with longer-term organisational priorities.Alongside leading the people agenda, you will play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the HR function, reviewing and enhancing processes, systems, and ways of working to ensure the team delivers an efficient, commercially focused service that meets the needs of the business.This role would particularly suit an HR leader who has experience supporting large blue-collar workforces within sectors such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, travel, transportation, distribution, or other operationally focused environments.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the HR function, ensuring the delivery of a professional, commercially focused people service across the organisation.</li><li>Partner with senior stakeholders to develop and implement people strategies aligned to business objectives.</li><li>Take ownership of complex employee relations matters, providing expert guidance and ensuring consistent application of policy and best practice.</li><li>Coach and support managers at all levels, building leadership capability and confidence in people management.</li><li>Drive workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.</li><li>Lead organisational change and transformation projects where required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, systems, and reporting, driving greater efficiency and consistency across the employee lifecycle.</li><li>Champion continuous improvement within the HR function, ensuring services are scalable, customer-focused, and aligned to business needs.</li><li>Use people data and insights to identify trends, inform decision-making, and support operational performance.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop a small central HR team, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role, ideally as a Head of HR, Senior HR Business Partner, HR Manager, or similar.</li><li>Strong operational HR background with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.</li><li>Significant employee relations expertise, including managing complex and sensitive cases.</li><li>Experience coaching, developing, and influencing managers across all levels of an organisation.</li><li>Demonstrable experience leading and developing HR teams.</li><li>A track record of improving HR processes, implementing change, and driving operational efficiencies.</li><li>Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li><li>Experience supporting large, dispersed, blue-collar workforces is highly desirable.</li><li>Background within sectors such as retail, manufacturing, logistics, travel, transportation, distribution, warehousing, or other operational environments would be advantageous.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Salary of £75,000-£85,000 </li><li>Hybrid working pattern of 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.</li><li>A highly visible leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.</li><li>The opportunity to shape and drive the people agenda within a complex operational environment.</li><li>The chance to support HR transformation and process improvement initiatives that deliver tangible business impact.</li><li>A supportive leadership team and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to organisational performance, culture, and leadership capability.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDE2NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-10T17:27:30Z

HR Manager

City of London, London
remote
Contract
30 - 35 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half are partnering with a great life sciences business, who are looking to recruit an interim HR Manager for 6 months.Role<ul><li>Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding and induction through to offboarding, ensuring a consistent and positive experience at every stage.</li><li>Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance on HR policies, resolving workplace conflicts, and escalating complex issues where appropriate.</li><li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices, proactively advising managers and employees on statutory rights, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.</li><li>Own and maintain HR records and systems, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with GDPR and internal data retention policies.</li><li>Produce regular HR metrics and reports covering headcount, attrition, absence, and recruitment activity to support data-driven decision-making by senior leadership.</li></ul> ProfileAn experienced standalone HR Manager, with a broad generalist foundation spanning employee relations, recruitment, and payroll compliance. Proven at building trusted relationships with managers and senior stakeholders to deliver pragmatic, people-first solutions across the full employee lifecycle. Skilled in navigating ER matters, supporting end-to-end hiring, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation in fast-paced, evolving environments.CompanyOur client is a exciting Life Science business, seeking a proactive HR Manager to join them on an immediate 6- month contract.Rate This HR Manager role offers circa £30-£35 per hour depending on experience. Please note: applicants must be UK-based and available to work 2-3 days per week in the city office.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmVtaS5HYXkuNTE3NzUuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-10T11:15:53Z

HR Officer

City of London, London
remote
Contract
35000 - 40000 GBP / Yearly
Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, HR Officer for a 10 Month fixed term. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul type="disc" style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"><li>Recruitment (e.g. sourcing of candidates, organising/arranging for interviews, etc.) for both regulated positions and non-regulated positions</li><li>On-boarding and off-boarding of staff</li><li>Ensure HR processes are adhered to (e.g. reminder when probation period is up for review, employment reference requests, etc.)</li><li>Ensure new and existing staff personnel file (physical and digital) are up to date and organised</li><li>Processing staff benefits and liaison with the Bank's benefits broker</li><li>Visa processing for secondees</li><li>Provide assistance and support to the Branch staff with HR systems and 1st line HR advice (referring to HoD for serious issues where need)</li><li>Organising training and other L&D related plan</li><li>Annual performance management</li><li>Staff surveys, Well being and engagement activities</li><li>Assist with the production of MI report for HR related data (branch/group HR as required)</li><li>Ensure HR letters are appropriate and accurate (referring to SOP's and applicable policies)</li><li>Ensure the Branch compliance to the UK immigration laws and prevent illegal working systems</li><li>Assist with data entry for monthly payroll, and ensuring all staff claims (including overtime) and deductions are processed timely (this also includes assisting with other ad-hoc tasks such as P11Ds/P60s)</li><li>Provide any other general administrative support to the Head of HR and Administration</li><li>Assist with ensuring the Branch is in compliance with the Health & Safety rules</li><li>Support the Branch operations as and when needed and any other tasks assigned by the General Manager of the Branch</li><li>Ensure all HR data is accurately labelled, and data retained/managed as per GDPR and internal policies and SOP's</li></ul> Profile:The successful temporary, HR Officer will have at least 3 years experience working within HR and will ideally have had experience within financial services. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a bank based in South West London. You will work 5 days per week onsite - do not apply if you are not comfortable with 5 days in the office. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary HR Officer role will be paying up to £40,000 pro rata. This is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjUzNTAzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-11T14:09:30Z

Human Resources (HR) Manager

City of London, London
remote
Temporary
30 - 37 GBP / Hourly
Role:Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, HR Manager for a 6 Month Temporary role. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li data-start="1035" data-end="1149" data-section-id="4gemej">Lead on complex Employee Relations cases from start to finish, providing expert advice and guidance to managers.</li><li data-start="1150" data-end="1260" data-section-id="13oe5d6">Act as a trusted HR generalist, supporting across HR operations, policies and employee life cycle activities.</li><li data-start="1261" data-section-id="1nvg9ib" data-end="1338">Support HR administration and maintain employee records using Bamboo HR.</li><li data-end="1490" data-section-id="7u9h4b" data-start="1339">Attend recruitment meetings where required, although there is a dedicated internal recruiter, so there is no hands-on recruitment responsibility.</li><li data-end="1579" data-section-id="3mgmsx" data-start="1491">Partner with managers to provide pragmatic HR advice across a range of people matters.</li></ul> Profile:The successful temporary, HR Manager will have at least 5 years of experience working within a HR Manager position and will have had exposure to end to end ER case management. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a software firm based in the London. You will work 3 days per week from their office and 2 days from home. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary HR Manager role will be paying circa £30 - £37 per hour. This is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjcyNjQ1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-07-14T15:33:28Z

HR Business Partner

Yate, Gloucestershire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 55000 GBP / Yearly
HR Business PartnerNorth Bristol | Up to £55,000 DOE + Bonus + Profit Share | Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day WFH)Robert Half are working in partnership with an exciting and ambitious organisation based in North Bristol to recruit an HR Business Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business that is investing heavily in its people and culture, offering the chance to make a real impact while developing your own career.Reporting directly to the Head of People, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering both strategic and operational HR support across the business. This is a broad, business-facing role where no two days are the same. You'll partner closely with leaders, champion a people-first approach, and help build strong HR foundations that will support the organisation through its continued growth.The RoleAs HR Business Partner, you'll work across the full employee lifecycle, balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR support. You'll be a trusted advisor to managers, confident in managing complex employee relations matters, while also enjoying coaching, developing leaders and driving continuous improvement across the People function.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with managers and leaders to provide commercially focused HR advice and support.</li><li>Lead and manage a wide range of employee relations cases with confidence, ensuring pragmatic and people-focused outcomes.</li><li>Coach and develop managers to build leadership capability and confidence.</li><li>Support organisational change, workforce planning and business growth initiatives.</li><li>Help shape and implement people initiatives across engagement, performance, talent and development.</li><li>Review, develop and continuously improve HR policies, processes and practices.</li><li>Use data and insight to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Champion a positive, inclusive culture where people are supported to perform at their best.</li><li>Work closely with the Head of People on strategic projects while remaining hands-on across the business.</li></ul>About YouYou'll be an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional people experiences.You'll bring:<ul><li>Experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role.</li><li>Strong employee relations expertise with confidence handling complex cases.</li><li>A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.</li><li>Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>A coaching mindset with a genuine passion for developing managers and teams.</li><li>Strong HR operational knowledge alongside the ability to contribute strategically.</li><li>Experience within a growing or changing business would be advantageous.</li><li>CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable.</li></ul>What's on Offer<ul><li>Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.</li><li>Annual bonus.</li><li>Profit share scheme.</li><li>Hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day working from home).</li><li>A genuine opportunity to shape the future of the People function within a growing business.</li><li>Long-term career development and progression working alongside an experienced Head of People.</li><li>A collaborative, supportive culture where people are at the heart of business success.</li></ul>If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy, remain close to the operational heartbeat of the business, and join an organisation with exciting growth ambitions, we'd love to hear from you. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNDE0NzYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-14T14:24:59Z

HR Advisor

Bath, Somerset
remote
Contract
40000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
HR Advisor | Bath | 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Up to £45,000 | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)Robert Half are working with a well-established organisation based in Bath, who are looking to recruit an experienced HR Advisor to join their busy and fast-paced HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys partnering with managers to deliver pragmatic HR support. Employee Relations will be a key focus of the role, with the successful candidate managing a varied caseload while supporting the business through a period of organisational change. Experience with TUPE and restructures would be highly advantageous.This role requires someone who is immediately available and able to start at short notice. Interviews are taking place ASAP.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Managing a varied Employee Relations caseload, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance and capability cases * Providing practical HR advice and guidance to managers across the business * Supporting organisational change projects, including restructures and TUPE activity where required * Advising on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation * Coaching and supporting managers to ensure consistent and compliant people management practices * Assisting with employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, probation reviews and offboarding * Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation * Supporting wider HR projects and initiatives as required</li></ul>Person Specification<ul><li>Strong Employee Relations experience is essential * Previous experience working in a busy, fast-paced HR environment * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Confident advising managers on a wide range of HR matters * Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively * A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail * Available to start immediately or at very short notice</li></ul>Skills & Experience<ul><li>Previous experience in an HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role * Proven experience managing Employee Relations cases independently * Experience supporting TUPE transfers and/or organisational restructures is highly desirable * Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice * CIPD qualification or working towards would be beneficial but is not essential</li></ul>Package & Benefits<ul><li>Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience * 12-month fixed-term contract * Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the Bath office * Immediate start available * Interviews taking place ASAP * Opportunity to join a supportive HR team during an exciting period of change</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuNjczNTIuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-07-01T08:52:34Z

Global Payroll Manager

Wokingham, Berkshire
remote
Temporary
300 - 400 GBP / Daily
Interim Global Payroll Manager (6-Month Contract) - RemoteWe are supporting a global organisation through a major business transition and are seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations during this critical period. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can quickly assess, stabilise, and manage a complex international payroll environment.Key Responsibilities<ul data-end="1483" data-start="638"><li data-section-id="eo9k6m" data-start="638" data-end="712">Lead end-to-end global payroll operations across EMEA and North America.</li><li data-end="816" data-start="713" data-section-id="q7bs83">Manage payroll, benefits, pensions, and statutory processes across multiple countries and currencies.</li><li data-end="887" data-start="817" data-section-id="cyajme">Oversee a global employee population of approximately 650 employees.</li><li data-section-id="1m26ni1" data-start="888" data-end="949">Manage and support two payroll team members based in India.</li><li data-end="1037" data-section-id="q7zsbe" data-start="950">Work closely with Finance, HR, local stakeholders, and third-party payroll providers.</li><li data-end="1118" data-start="1038" data-section-id="186yjak">Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, controls, reporting, and reconciliations.</li><li data-section-id="1484hxi" data-start="1119" data-end="1214">Support payroll transition activities, knowledge transfer, and future system migration plans.</li><li data-end="1282" data-section-id="1cfxicn" data-start="1215">Drive process improvements and standardisation where appropriate.</li><li data-start="1283" data-section-id="dm4mn8" data-end="1396">Manage payroll deadlines across multiple regions, including European monthly and North American payroll cycles.</li><li data-section-id="1ebb8us" data-start="1397" data-end="1483">Act as the key payroll contact for stakeholders and provide expert payroll guidance.</li></ul>Requirements<ul data-start="1503" data-end="2177"><li data-end="1573" data-start="1503" data-section-id="1vy1t2s">Proven experience managing global, multi-country payroll operations.</li><li data-start="1574" data-section-id="lqhcrx" data-end="1628">Strong knowledge of EMEA and North American payroll. </li><li data-end="1695" data-start="1629" data-section-id="mioe8">North American and Canadian payroll experience highly desirable.</li><li data-end="1776" data-section-id="15ikeyd" data-start="1696">Experience managing multi-currency payrolls and third-party payroll providers.</li><li data-section-id="3l4g0y" data-start="1777" data-end="1861">Previous leadership experience, including managing remote or shared service teams.</li><li data-end="1941" data-section-id="caz9w4" data-start="1862">Strong understanding of payroll compliance, benefits, pensions, and controls.</li><li data-start="1942" data-section-id="gkuy6w" data-end="2027">Experience with Workday, Rippling, or similar payroll/HRIS systems is advantageous.</li><li data-end="2116" data-section-id="1ml8z4d" data-start="2028">Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity within a fast-paced transition environment.</li><li data-start="2117" data-section-id="1yicwg8" data-end="2177">Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.</li></ul>Additional Information<ul data-end="2422" data-start="2207"><li data-end="2234" data-section-id="hlym2p" data-start="2207">Initial 6-month contract.</li><li data-section-id="1xghlk8" data-start="2235" data-end="2250">Fully remote.</li><li data-start="2251" data-section-id="6cwtex" data-end="2328">Flexible working hours with some overlap required for North American teams.</li><li data-start="2329" data-section-id="ypqy36" data-end="2357">Immediate start preferred.</li><li data-end="2422" data-start="2358" data-section-id="9fsu4l">£350-£400 per day umbrella.</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Global Payroll Manager who thrives in change environments and can combine strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNTY1MjAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-08T14:01:27Z

Finance Manager

Swindon, Wiltshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half are recruiting a Finance Manager with a manufacturing SME based in Swindon on a full time permanent basis. The role will involve managing a team of 2 and will have responsibility for the UK accounts, reporting into the MD. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Line management of 2 clerks.</li><li>Processing payroll to include starters and leavers.</li><li>Basic HR duties to include sending contracts.</li><li>Monthly management accounting for 2 UK subsidiaries.</li><li>Consolidation of the UK accounts.</li><li>Cash flow forecasting</li><li>Working closely with the Managing Director to report on the accounts and any anomalies.</li></ul> The ideal profile<ul><li>Extensive experience of working in an SME.</li><li>Team player, hands on.</li><li>Extensive experience of preparing management accounts.</li></ul> Benefits:<ul><li>£50,000-£60,000.</li><li>25 days holiday + bank holidays.</li><li>Monday - Friday 9-5:30 with potential flexibility.</li><li>Initially 5 days onsite, potential for 1 day from home after probation.</li></ul> Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hhcmxvdHRlLmNsZW1lbnRzLjUzOTU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-24T16:18:01Z

Divisional Finance Director

West End, London
remote
Permanent
80000 - 100000 GBP / Yearly
The CompanyOur client is a premier, globally recognised leader in the property and real estate sector. Guided by core values of collaboration, empowerment, and a commitment to excellence, they have built an enviable reputation for market-leading expertise. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially focused corporate environment that actively champions professional growth, transformation, and innovation. The RoleAs the Divisional Finance Director, you will act as a senior finance business partner to the UK Lettings Division. Based in a highly visible position, you will work closely with the divisional leadership team, Heads of Department, and central support functions to drive financial discipline and support sustainable business growth.Key responsibilities include:<ul><li>Strategic Business Partnering: Acting as the primary finance contact for the division, providing commercial insight, robust challenge, and financial guidance at board and leadership meetings.</li><li>Financial Planning & Analysis: Leading the preparation of annual budgets, detailed cost plans, and income forecasts, alongside evaluating bespoke business cases for growth initiatives.</li><li>Performance Reporting: Designing and managing KPIs and dashboards to present high-quality financial management information to key stakeholders.</li><li>Systems & Process Optimisation: Partnering with IT and HR to continuously improve financial controls, data governance, and system implementations (such as Microsoft Dynamics).</li><li> </li></ul>Your ProfileTo be successful in this challenging and rewarding role, you will be a highly analytical, commercially minded finance professional who thrives under pressure.Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Qualifications: Fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent).</li><li>Experience: Proven track record in a senior finance business partnering capacity within a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Technical Skills: Strong IT capability with an eye for detail and the ability to translate complex data sets into actionable commercial insights (financial modelling).</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Sector experience within professional services, property, or real estate.</li><li>Familiarity with finance systems such as Microsoft Dynamics (D365/AX).</li><li>Exposure to business change, transformation initiatives, or M&A activity.</li></ul> Salary & Benefits<ul><li>Salary: £80,000 - £100,000</li><li>Bonus: Generous performance-related bonus scheme</li><li>Benefits: Comprehensive corporate benefits package including private health insurance, enhanced pension contribution, and opportunities for long-term career progression.</li></ul>This role will work in their Central London office 4 days a weekRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNjA2MjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-19T08:36:26Z

HR Consultant

London, London
remote
Contract
28 - 38 GBP / Hourly
Role:Our client is looking to recruit a HR Consultant for an ongoing assignment. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: <ul style="direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Managing Employee Relations cases confidently and independently</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Reviewing and updating outdated policies, procedures and employee handbooks</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Supporting contract changes and improving HR processes</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Building job descriptions and introducing structure where needed</li><li style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;">Acting as a trusted HR presence on-site during a period of growth and change</li></ul> Profile:The successful temporary, HR Consultant will have at least 5 years experience working within HR Operations and will have had exposure to working with complex ER cases and writing policies and procedures. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client:Our client is a prestigious, member led organisation based in West London. You will work 5 days per week from their office. Salary & Benefits:This immediate, temporary HR Consultant role will be paying circa £28-38 per hour. This is dependant on experience.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RWxpYW5hLlphbWV0LjIyNzQyLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-06-19T13:57:30Z

Payroll Manager

Reading, Berkshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 60000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Payroll & Benefits Specialist</h1>Location: Hybrid - Thames Valley region (3 days office / 2 days home per week)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum<h2>About the Company</h2>We are a growing international technology business delivering cloud-based software solutions that help organisations improve financial control, efficiency and business performance. We support customers across a range of sectors and are committed to innovation and excellent service.<h2>Job Purpose</h2>We are seeking an experienced Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of payroll and employee benefits across our international workforce.The role combines payroll processing with benefits and pension administration, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while meeting all statutory and reporting requirements. Working closely with HR, Finance and external providers, you will drive process improvements and maintain strong payroll controls.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><h3>Payroll Operations & Compliance</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Manage the monthly payroll process for approximately 150 employees.</li><li>Process salaries, commissions, bonuses, expenses, statutory payments and deductions accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Coordinate payroll activities across multiple countries through local payroll providers.</li><li>Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance, RTI submissions and pension auto-enrolment requirements.</li><li>Manage payroll administration for starters, leavers and employee changes.</li><li>Process year-end activities and act as the main contact for payroll queries.</li></ul><h3>Benefits, Pensions & Reward Administration</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Administer employee benefits, pensions, private medical insurance, life assurance and salary sacrifice schemes.</li><li>Manage enrolments, changes, renewals and provider relationships.</li><li>Ensure accurate pension contributions, reconciliations and member communications.</li><li>Support the review and communication of employee reward and benefits programmes.</li></ul><h3>Controls, Reporting & Process Improvement</h3><ul data-spread="false"><li>Maintain payroll controls, reconciliations and audit trails.</li><li>Support payroll reporting, audits and finance-related activities.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and maintain payroll documentation.</li><li>Ensure payroll and benefits data is managed securely and in line with UK GDPR requirements.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Q2hhcmxlcy5QZW5tYW4uNDA1NjcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-18T08:31:50Z

Payroll, Pensions & Onboarding Manager

Surrey, Surrey
remote
Temporary
45000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 data-end="280" data-start="232" data-section-id="kkd6oy">Interim Payroll, Pensions & Onboarding Manager</h1>Location: Hybrid working, based near Addlestone with travel to sites as required.Contract: Temporary assignment while a permanent appointment is recruited.Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 FTE (or equivalent hourly), depending on experience.Start Date: ASAP<h2 data-end="577" data-start="559" data-section-id="iaipol">The Opportunity</h2>A growing multi-site organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll, Pensions & Onboarding Manager to support payroll operations during a period of expansion.This is a varied role combining payroll oversight, pensions administration, stakeholder support and the onboarding of new sites. An immediate start is available to allow for a full handover, with potential opportunity to be considered for a permanent role.<h2 data-end="1020" data-start="997" data-section-id="18w7bso">Key Responsibilities</h2><h3 data-end="1033" data-section-id="1bmtzeb" data-start="1022">Payroll</h3><ul data-end="1334" data-start="1035"><li data-end="1086" data-section-id="1iwyr27" data-start="1035">Oversee payroll operations across multiple sites.</li><li data-section-id="1ga6yj2" data-start="1087" data-end="1125">Manage payroll for the central team.</li><li data-end="1176" data-section-id="2l3wds" data-start="1126">Act as the escalation point for payroll queries.</li><li data-start="1177" data-section-id="1cg69ad" data-end="1218">Liaise with external payroll providers.</li><li data-end="1270" data-section-id="zkf359" data-start="1219">Provide payroll support and cover where required.</li><li data-section-id="4kmm8w" data-start="1271" data-end="1334">Ensure payroll deadlines and compliance requirements are met.</li></ul><h3 data-end="1348" data-start="1336" data-section-id="7psmhh">Pensions</h3><ul data-start="1350" data-end="1565"><li data-start="1350" data-section-id="kb97nj" data-end="1433">Manage relationships with Pension and Local Government Pension Schemes.</li><li data-end="1481" data-section-id="1ohiqhm" data-start="1434">Coordinate pension submissions and reporting.</li><li data-end="1519" data-start="1482" data-section-id="1quxv2a">Respond to pension-related queries.</li><li data-section-id="13nma2s" data-start="1520" data-end="1565">Ensure compliance with pension regulations.</li></ul><h3 data-section-id="17yhqgk" data-start="1567" data-end="1591">Onboarding & Support</h3><ul data-end="1812" data-start="1593"><li data-start="1593" data-section-id="2bgmyu" data-end="1631">Support the onboarding of new sites.</li><li data-end="1680" data-start="1632" data-section-id="nttlqi">Gather and validate payroll and employee data.</li><li data-end="1731" data-section-id="17a6wsy" data-start="1681">Manage initial payroll setup and implementation.</li><li data-section-id="5a4405" data-start="1732" data-end="1779">Train and support local payroll and HR teams.</li><li data-end="1812" data-start="1780" data-section-id="1ksxpuo">Travel to sites when required.</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="ggw751" data-start="1814" data-end="1837">Essential Experience</h2><ul data-start="1839" data-end="2158"><li data-end="1878" data-section-id="bwaco6" data-start="1839">Proven end-to-end payroll experience.</li><li data-section-id="11q9olk" data-start="1879" data-end="1936">Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.</li><li data-end="1985" data-section-id="1pxg8id" data-start="1937">Good understanding of pensions administration.</li><li data-section-id="13oq7fl" data-start="1986" data-end="2042">Experience working with payroll providers and systems.</li><li data-end="2103" data-section-id="1dq7jc" data-start="2043">Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li data-start="2104" data-section-id="eyqya0" data-end="2158">Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.</li></ul><h2 data-section-id="sfpo0o" data-start="2160" data-end="2183">Desirable Experience</h2><ul data-end="2378" data-start="2185"><li data-end="2233" data-section-id="tsej7k" data-start="2185">Multi-site or multi-entity payroll experience.</li><li data-start="2234" data-section-id="1g242hc" data-end="2304">Knowledge of Pension and Local Government Pension Schemes.</li><li data-end="2327" data-start="2305" data-section-id="f7r7z4">Strong Excel skills.</li><li data-start="2328" data-section-id="1k9uyfc" data-end="2378">Experience delivering training and user support.</li></ul><h2 data-end="2399" data-section-id="1phk7dp" data-start="2380">What's On Offer?</h2><ul data-end="2653" data-start="2401"><li data-end="2455" data-section-id="scgv71" data-start="2401">£45,000 - £50,000 FTE or equivalent hourly rate.</li><li data-end="2473" data-section-id="3dxwdn" data-start="2456">Hybrid working.</li><li data-start="2474" data-section-id="5wjar2" data-end="2523">Office base near Addlestone with travel as required.</li><li data-end="2552" data-section-id="11csxim" data-start="2524">Immediate start available.</li><li data-end="2598" data-start="2553" data-section-id="wc3hko">Opportunity to join a growing organisation.</li><li data-section-id="1wcx1qu" data-start="2599" data-end="2653">Potential opportunity to move into a permanent role.</li></ul><h2 data-start="6904" data-section-id="1tcjwdj" data-end="6924"> </h2>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMDQyMzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-05-22T09:46:07Z