Slough
To provide comprehensive HR operational support to an SME business of circa 100 heads across 3 sites - (UK, Spain and Israel). To ensure efficient delivery of HR services across the organisation. The HR Officer will act as a key point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, maintain HR systems and documentation. Applicants must already have demonstrable multi-year tenure in an HR Officer-level role. Must Strong Excel is also a must. Hybrid working. Client Details Our client is part of a major global corporate business. This immediate business numbers circa 100 people over 3 countries. Description Role Purpose To provide comprehensive HR administrative and operational support to the HR function, ensuring efficient delivery of HR services across the organisation. The HR Officer will act as a key point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, maintain HR systems and documentation, and support across 3 sites (UK, Spain and Israel). • Provide first-line support for day-to-day HR queries, including employee benefits, policies, and procedures., • Maintain and update the HR system (employee records, starters, leavers, changes)., • Prepare and issue HR documentation including maternity/paternity letters , reference, Visa letters and resignation acknowledgements., • Conduct reference checks for new hires., • Manage and maintain the HR SharePoint site., • Update and maintain organisational charts., • Support onboarding and offboarding processes., • Ensure right-to-work checks and pre-employment compliance are completed., • Maintain absence and leave records., • Create and maintain HR tracker., • Coordinate training and development activities., • Support HRBP (Spain) and Head of HR (UK) on ad hoc administration process and projects., • Maintain the org chart., • Maintain and update the SharePoint., • Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communications., • Drive continuous improvement of HR processes by reviewing workflows, identifying efficiencies, and implementing HR best practices to enhance service delivery and employee experience., • Liaise with external providers (e.g. benefit provider)., • Setting up new suppliers and raising purchase orders Additional Key Accountabilities • Produce, maintain, and analyse headcount, workforce, and HR metrics reports, ensuring data accuracy and providing insights to support business decision-making., • Liaise with HR teams and stakeholders in Japan and other international locations to ensure alignment, consistency, and effective communication across global HR processes., • Support the standardisation and harmonisation of HR policies, procedures, templates, and documentation across multiple sites and regions., • Manage, maintain, and develop the HR SharePoint platform, ensuring content is accurate, up to date, accessible, and aligned with business requirements., • Lead and support HR system and process improvement initiatives, promoting data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency., • Support the annual salary review and bonus processes, including data preparation, salary increase modelling, compensation analysis, and reporting., • Prepare and maintain compensation, headcount, and organisational reports for senior management and business stakeholders. This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the expectation that you will be in the Slough office 2-3 days per week - parking is available. Profile To apply for the role of HR Officer, your profile should closely match the following: • Demonstrable experience and multi-year tenure in HR Officer role (or similar level)., • Hands-on Generalist experience across the employee lifecycle., • Knowledge of HR processes and employee lifecycle., • Proven experience managing and analysing annual salary review and bonus processes, including compensation tracking, budgeting support, salary increase modelling, and management reporting., • Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to interpret workforce metrics, compensation data, headcount trends, and HR KPIs., • Experience producing detailed HR reports and presenting accurate workforce and compensation data to senior stakeholders., • Experience working within multinational organisations and collaborating with international HR teams to support global HR initiatives and process standardisation., • Strong process improvement mindset with experience implementing HR best practices, streamlining workflows, and enhancing operational effectiveness., • Experience with HR systems. ideally SAP SuccessFactors., • Proficient in Microsoft Office., • Strong Excel skills - ideally, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs/VLOOKUPs, Power Query, data validation, complex formulas, reporting dashboards, and data analysis., • Strong organisational and time management skills., • High attention to detail., • Ability to handle confidential information., • Desirable - Japanese speaking., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Proactive and self-motivated., • Approachable and customer-focused., • Ability to manage multiple tasks., • Team player., • Problem-solving mindset., • Adaptable and flexible., • Self-starter., • Thinking out of the box. Job Offer This permanent role in Slough offers the following: • Competitive salary up to £45,000, depending on individual experience/capability., • Comprehensive benefits package., • Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office - parking available.
