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Human Resources (HR) Business Partner

Oxford, Oxfordshire
remote
Permanent
50000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h1 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">HR Business Partner - Employee Relations</h1>Robert Half is partnering with an established UK organisation to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner specialising in Employee Relations.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused HR professional to manage complex employee relations matters, influence management decisions and drive improvements across the HR function. The role offers a blend of hands-on case management, strategic business partnering, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement.Location: Oxfordshire, with travel to other sites and 1-2 days working from home Hours: 37.5 per week<h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Role</h3>Working closely with the Head of HR and operational managers, you will provide expert advice on complex employee relations matters while strengthening HR policies, processes and management capability.You will manage sensitive workplace issues, minimise employment risks and ensure decisions are fair, consistent and compliant with UK employment legislation. You will also support employee consultation, organisational change and the development of effective people management practices across multiple locations.<h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">Key Responsibilities</h3>Employee Relations and Case Management<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Manage complex disciplinary, grievance, capability, conduct, performance and absence cases from initial advice through to resolution.</li><li>Lead and support investigations, ensuring evidence is gathered objectively and recommendations are balanced.</li><li>Advise managers on formal meetings, hearings, appeals and appropriate outcomes.</li><li>Provide guidance on long-term absence, occupational health, reasonable adjustments, flexible working and contractual changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies and ACAS guidance.</li><li>Identify potential risks and encourage early intervention.</li></ul>Trade Union and Stakeholder Relations<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Develop positive working relationships with recognised trade unions and employee representatives.</li><li>Support consultation processes and employee relations discussions.</li><li>Advise on collective agreements and workplace arrangements.</li><li>Help resolve collective grievances and disputes through constructive engagement.</li><li>Identify recurring concerns and recommend improvements.</li></ul>HR Policy and Continuous Improvement<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Review and develop HR policies, procedures and case management processes.</li><li>Promote consistent people management standards.</li><li>Analyse employee relations trends and identify opportunities for preventative action.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and reporting.</li><li>Support organisational change, restructuring and wider HR projects.</li><li>Work with senior HR colleagues to improve HR service delivery.</li></ul>Business Partnering and Team Development<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Build trusted relationships with operational managers, providing practical and commercially focused advice.</li><li>Understand the impact of people decisions on workforce availability, service delivery and business performance.</li><li>Provide HR support across multiple sites.</li><li>Coach managers to handle employee issues confidently and consistently.</li><li>Support the development of HR colleagues through coaching and knowledge-sharing.</li><li>Oversee day-to-day HR activity and deputise for senior HR leadership when required.</li><li>Work collaboratively across recruitment, engagement and wellbeing.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">About You</h3>You will be an experienced HR professional with a strong employee relations background and the confidence to manage sensitive and complex situations independently.You will be commercially aware, proactive and comfortable challenging established practices while balancing employee fairness with organisational priorities.Ideally, you will have:<ul class="x12ofw9d"><li>Experience within a complex, operational or multi-site organisation.</li><li>CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practice.</li><li>Proven experience managing investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability and absence cases.</li><li>Excellent judgement and the ability to interpret policies and assess evidence.</li><li>Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience improving processes, managing risk and developing management capability.</li><li>The resilience to manage competing priorities with professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail.</li></ul><h3 class="x1ll2q23 x1a4oops x132q4wb">The Opportunity</h3>This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to employee relations standards, management capability and the overall effectiveness of a wider HR function.If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role combining complex case management, business partnering and continuous improvement, Robert Half would welcome your application.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/UmFjaGVsLlNoYXcuOTg5MzcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-03T09:02:30Z

Practice Manager

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
remote
Permanent
40000 - 50000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting for a Practice Manager for our Accountancy Audit client in Hertfordshire. The position of Practice Manager will be an all encompassing position, with the following key requirements;Role Overview<ul><li>Job Title: Practice Manager (Accountancy Practice)</li><li>Type: Full-time, onsite (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)</li><li>Core Purpose: Ensure smooth day-to-day operations, coordinate workflows, manage compliance, and support business growth alongside the Partners.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Operations & Client Services: Manage daily office activities, allocate team workloads, answer enquiries, and improve internal processes.</li><li>Deadline Tracking: Monitor critical deliverable including accounts, tax returns, VAT, and payroll.</li><li>Compliance & IT: Oversee practice compliance, coordinate with external IT providers, and manage facilities and office suppliers.</li><li>Finance Support: Assist Partners with monitoring profitability, budgeting, billing, and chasing overdue client accounts.</li><li>Team & HR: Support recruitment, on boarding, and staff development while collaborating with an external HR consultant.</li><li>Marketing & Events: Assist with promotional activities and help organise internal and external events.</li></ul>Essential Skills & Experience<ul><li>Professional Background: Prior experience as a Practice Manager or Office Manager within a professional services environment (ideally accountancy).</li><li>Leadership: Proven experience managing or coordinating a team.</li><li>Organisation: Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high attention to detail.</li><li>Tech Literacy: Comfortable using Microsoft Office and accounting practice management software.</li><li>Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on high-quality client service and strict confidentiality.</li></ul>Ideal Candidate Profile<ul><li>Traits: Proactive, dependable, hands-on, and approachable.</li><li>Mindset: A natural problem-solver who takes ownership and balances day-to-day details with the "bigger picture."</li><li>Culture Fit: A collaborative team player looking to integrate into a friendly, established environment.</li></ul>The position of Practice Manager will be paying competitively based on suitable experience, it is 100% based onsite at the client premises - there are free parking and excellent facilities available. 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/amFtZXMuZWxsaXMuMzkzODguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-11T22:20:58Z

Payroll Clerk

Hounslow, London
remote
Temporary
20 - 22 GBP / Hourly
<h1>Payroll & Benefits Specialist</h1>3-month interim contract Location: Heathrow - 3 days in the office, with the remaining 2 days working from home Rate: £20-£23 per hour + holiday pay Start date: 16th November 2026 Duration: 3 months<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are currently recruiting for a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join a busy HR team on an initial 3-month interim contract.This is a standalone position supporting payroll and benefits administration across the UK and Ireland, covering approximately 2,000 employees across multiple business entities.Working closely with internal HR and Finance teams, as well as external payroll providers, you will be responsible for coordinating payroll information, ensuring data is accurate and compliant, and supporting the effective administration of employee benefits.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who is comfortable working independently and managing multiple payrolls within a complex, multi-entity environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Manage and coordinate payroll activities across multiple UK and Ireland entities. </li><li>Prepare, validate and reconcile monthly payroll data. </li><li>Liaise with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure payroll information is submitted accurately and on time. </li><li>Review and validate payroll outputs, identifying and resolving discrepancies. </li><li>Manage payroll changes and maintain accurate employee records and audit trails. </li><li>Support year-end payroll activities and statutory reporting requirements. </li><li>Oversee pension submissions and support auto-enrolment requirements. </li><li>Administer a broad range of employee benefits, including private medical insurance, pension schemes, salary sacrifice vehicle schemes and cycle-to-work schemes. </li><li>Manage relationships with external benefits and pension providers. </li><li>Support employee and manager queries relating to payroll and benefits. </li><li>Ensure payroll and benefits processes remain compliant with relevant legislation and statutory requirements. </li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and data accuracy. </li></ul><h2>Skills & Experience Required</h2><ul><li>Significant payroll administration experience within a multi-entity environment. </li><li>Experience managing multiple payrolls simultaneously. </li><li>Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland payroll legislation and statutory requirements. </li><li>Previous experience administering employee benefits. </li><li>Experience working with external payroll providers. </li><li>Good understanding of pension administration and auto-enrolment. </li><li>Advanced Excel skills and strong systems knowledge. </li><li>Experience using ADP, ideally including iHCM. </li><li>Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability. </li><li>Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. </li><li>Confident working autonomously within a standalone role. </li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience within a multinational organisation. </li><li>CIPP qualification or similar payroll accreditation. (not essential). </li></ul><h2>Working Arrangements</h2><ul><li>Heathrow-based office. </li><li>3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. </li><li>Initial 3-month contract. </li><li>Starting 16th November 2026. </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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuMzMyMDMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-09T10:00:09Z

Management Accountant

Epsom, Surrey
remote
Temporary
200 - 250 GBP / Daily
<h1>Interim Management Accountant</h1>Location: Epsom, Surrey Duration: Immediate start until 17th/18th December 2026 Rate: £200-£250 per day (Umbrella) Working pattern: 5 days per week, fully office-based<h3>The Opportunity</h3>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Part-Qualified Management Accountant to join an established education organisation on a short-term interim basis.This is an immediate requirement to provide hands-on support to a busy finance function during a period of increased workload and staff absence.The successful candidate will be stepping into a varied, all-round finance role, helping to clear an existing backlog, support day-to-day financial operations and ensure key deadlines are met.There are several immediate priorities, including preparation for an upcoming board meeting, budgeting, outstanding financial administration and payroll.This role would suit someone with previous interim experience who is confident working autonomously, can quickly adapt to new environments and is happy to roll their sleeves up and get stuck into a varied workload.<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Providing all-round finance support across the organisation. </li><li>Processing purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments. </li><li>Maintaining accurate supplier records and dealing with supplier queries. </li><li>Raising invoices for school fees and additional provision. </li><li>Reconciling bank receipts and remittances. </li><li>Liaising with local authorities regarding payments. </li><li>Monitoring aged debtors, following up on outstanding fees and investigating discrepancies. </li><li>Monitoring cash flow and bank balances. </li><li>Completing regular bank reconciliations. </li><li>Reviewing staff expense claims, checking supporting receipts and authorising payments. </li><li>Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial information for board meetings. </li><li>Assisting with budgets for two schools. </li><li>Processing journals and other financial transactions, ensuring the finance system remains up to date. </li><li>Completing quarterly VAT returns. </li><li>Processing monthly payroll, including updating payroll information, reviewing reports and arranging payments. </li><li>Managing new starter and leaver information, staff payroll queries and pension queries. </li><li>Liaising with the external payroll provider and ensuring PAYE payments are made to HMRC. </li><li>Monitoring the finance inbox and maintaining accurate financial records and filing. </li><li>Providing general financial reporting support your line manager and assisting with other ad hoc finance duties as required. </li></ul><h3>Candidate Requirements</h3><ul><li>Part-qualified Management Accountant, ideally studying towards CIMA or with a CIMA qualification. </li><li>Previous experience completing multiple interim assignments. </li><li>Strong all-round finance experience, covering both transactional finance and management accounting. </li><li>Previous experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control and reconciliations. </li><li>Experience of payroll processing and administration is essential. </li><li>Sage Payroll experience would be highly beneficial. </li><li>Experience with Sage HR would also be advantageous. </li><li>Previous experience within an independent school or education environment would be beneficial. </li><li>Experience using iSAMS and iFinance would be an advantage. </li><li>Comfortable working within a small finance team and taking ownership of tasks. </li><li>Able to work independently, prioritise workloads and hit the ground running. </li><li>Strong communication skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach. </li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Immediate start required. </li><li>Contract running until 17th/18th December 2026. </li><li>Fully office-based in Epsom, five days per week. </li><li>40-hour working week. </li><li>£200-£250 per day (Umbrella). </li><li>Enhanced DBS check required, or willingness to complete the necessary checks. </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/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTU5NTcuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-11-03T16:21:50Z

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