28 jobs found in Wakefield

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover (Short‑Term Contract) Please note only open to UK Residents or those with full right to work who live within the UK NO SPONSORSHIP Minimum CIPD Level 3 | Experienced HR Professional Required We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team on a short‑term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HR professional who can quickly step into a fast‑paced role and provide high‑quality HR support across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees Support all employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance processes Manage onboarding, inductions, and offboarding activities Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with policies and legislation Assist with recruitment, selection, and coordination of interviews Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives...

Sewell Wallis is partnering with a well-established global organisation in West Yorkshire, central Leeds, to recruit an experienced HR Administrator on a 12-month FTC. This is a key position within the business, where the HR Administrator will ensure HR processes run smoothly, data is accurate and compliant, and employees receive timely and professional support. What will you be doing? Ensuring HR records and systems are accurate and maintained in line with data protection requirements; processing employee data, contracts and documentation. Support HR processes including contract tracking, references and absence management, ensuring all activities align with policies and procedures. Responding to HR queries with professionalism and clarity and produce high-quality written communications, including letters and emails. Managing a high volume of tasks with competing deadlines, prioritising effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment. Building strong relationships across...

My client is looking for a Payroll specialist to come and assist the business while a permanent member of staff is off on long term sickness. My client is a fantastic bureau who is looking to bring cover across the team during a very busy time, they operate on the brightpay system, and this is considered a really valuable experience. My client is looking for someone whose looking to get stuck in from day 1. This role will move very quickly as my client would ideally want someone to start next week and interviews taking place from tomorrow, so if interested please get in touch immediately! 51341TH INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

The Fixed Term People Transition Coordinator will support the effective implementation of people-related transitions within the organisation, ensuring seamless processes and robust communication. This role is ideal for those with a keen interest in Human Resources and a commitment to the not-for-profit sector. Client Details This is an opportunity to join a respected not-for-profit organisation based in York, known for its focus on driving positive social change. As a medium-sized organisation, they are dedicated to making a meaningful impact through their work and fostering a supportive working environment. Description Coordinate the planning and execution of people-related transition activities within the organisation. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures during all transition phases. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide clear and timely communication regarding transition processes. Support the Human Resources department in maintaining accurate...

12 Month Fixed Term Contract Full Time, 35 hours per week *Please note that we do not currently offer any Tier 2 sponsorship* About the role We are seeking a People Coordinator to join our team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role is essential to supporting HR activities across the employee lifecycle, helping ensure our workforce is skilled, empowered, and engaged. The key responsibilities will be to: * Assist with talent acquisition, onboarding, and engagement initiatives, * Help maintain HR systems and ensure compliance with legal requirements, * Provide HR support to line managers on processes such as maternity, paternity, flexible working, and absence management, * Contribute to policy development, employee relations, and HR data reporting. About you You will have experience of working in a transactional HR role covering the full employee lifecycle. You must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and confident using a variety of HR systems and...

HR Assistant (Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2026) · Manchester City Centre · Hybrid and flexible working – 2 days in the office, 3 days wfh · Full Time (37 hours per week) · Immediate start Salary up to 32k plus a highly competitive benefits package including a competitive benefits and holiday package. Medlock Partners are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their HR team. This role will focus on delivering a high-quality HR operations service, supporting the employee lifecycle, and ensuring accuracy and consistency across HR systems and processes. Key Responsibilities for the HR Assistant: · Act as a first point of contact for HR queries via the HR helpline · Support the onboarding process, including pre-employment checks and documentation · Prepare and issue contracts, variations and HR correspondence · Support payroll processes, including preparing and submitting monthly data · Administer employee lifecycle activities, including maternity...

HR Adviser (Fixed Term Contract until 30th September 2026) · Manchester City Centre based Head Office · Hybrid and flexible working – 2 days in the office per week · Full Time (37 hours per week) · Immediate start Paying up to £41,700 (depending on experience) plus a highly competitive benefits package including holidays and pension. Medlock Partners are supporting a fantastic organisation on the appointment of a confident and proactive HR Adviser to join their HR team. This role will focus on delivering expert ER support, coaching managers, and ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience across the full HR lifecycle. Key Responsibilities for the HR Adviser: · Act as first point of contact for HR queries · Provide pragmatic advice on employee relations matters · Manage ER casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability · Coach managers to build confidence and capability · Support organisational change, including restructures and TUPE · Build strong...

Talent Acquisition Coordinator Location: Manchester Employment Type: Temporary 3-6 Months Paying £30K The Role Our client is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to support their growing recruitment function and help deliver a high‑quality experience for candidates throughout the hiring process. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, is highly organised, and is passionate about supporting people through their career journey. You will play a key role in screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and ensuring recruitment activity runs smoothly and professionally. This role will suit someone who has worked within a fast paced recruitment business. Key Responsibilities Screen, qualify, and shortlist candidates against defined role requirements Support candidates throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to interview feedback Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with candidates Coordinate and...

People Transition Coordinator York c £40k FTC 6-9 months start asap Portfolio Group are delighted to be working with a great client who are looking for a People Transition Coordinator, on a 6-9 month contract based in York the role is Hybrid. You will drive the coordination and delivery of a transition project across People Shared Services, HR and Payroll. The role will ensure that employee information, documentation and processes are prepared, validated and delivered accurately and in line with project timelines, recognising that these may evolve and be influenced by external providers as part of the TUPE process. You will ensure that information requests are handled effectively and that all data shared is complete, compliant and timely. The role will combine coordination, data validation and operational delivery within HR and payroll systems to support successful project outcomes and ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and...

People Transition Coordinator York c £40k FTC 6-9 months start asap Portfolio Group are delighted to be working with a great client who are looking for a People Transition Coordinator, on a 6-9 month contract based in York the role is Hybrid. You will drive the coordination and delivery of a transition project across People Shared Services, HR and Payroll. The role will ensure that employee information, documentation and processes are prepared, validated and delivered accurately and in line with project timelines, recognising that these may evolve and be influenced by external providers as part of the TUPE process. You will ensure that information requests are handled effectively and that all data shared is complete, compliant and timely. The role will combine coordination, data validation and operational delivery within HR and payroll systems to support successful project outcomes and ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and...

Portfolio Payroll is partnering with a well‑established plumbing business with a strong reputation across the UK. Due to continued growth and internal projects, they are looking to appoint a Payroll Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to support their busy payroll function. The Role As a Payroll Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce, including engineers, office staff and field‑based teams. You'll support the end‑to‑end payroll cycle and help maintain high standards of compliance and service. Your responsibilities will include: Updating payroll records with new starters, leavers and contractual changes Processing variable pay including overtime, call‑outs and allowances Completing manual statutory calculations (SSP, SMP, SPP etc.) Assisting with monthly payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting Supporting HMRC compliance, including tax, NI and RTI submissions Handling pension...

I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role in Nottingham City Centre. This role blends strategic partnering with hands‑on delivery, working closely with school leaders through a period of significant change. The ideal candidate would need to have HR experience in Education. Client Details I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role. The position involves providing senior people support during a period of change, partnering with leaders across the organisation, and overseeing a mix of strategic and hands‑on HR work. It's a 3-6 month assignment with 2-3 days on‑site in Nottingham, and requires someone with strong experience working within a schools environment. Description Partnering with Headteachers, School Business Managers and Governors Leading senior HR advice across the full employee lifecycle Managing complex casework (disciplinary, grievance, sickness) Supporting restructures,...

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join a dynamic team on a 3-month contract. This role offers a hybrid working model with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote, based in central Nottingham. You will play a key role in managing end-to-end payroll processes, supporting one other team member, and handling complex payroll queries including pay adjustments, tax code changes, bonuses, and disputes. You will also contribute to payroll projects and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all payroll activities. Job Title: Senior Payroll Specialist (Hybrid - Central Nottingham) Location: Central Nottingham (2 days in-office, 3 days remote) Salary: Circa £40,000 Contract: approx. 3 months, starting 20th April Key Responsibilities: - Process payroll end-to-end accurately and on time. - Handle complex payroll queries and disputes regarding pay, bonuses, or deductions. - Support and mentor junior payroll staff. - Perform reconciliations and...

Main duties and responsibilities in the role: Work closely with our business areas to ensure payroll information is submitted accurately and on time Take ownership of the accurate and efficient flow of data from the business into the iTrent system Partner with the People teams to maintain a strong, collaborative relationship with the outsourced service, regularly assessing processes to identify improvements and drive greater efficiency. Complete manual payroll calculations when required. Dealing with general payroll queries over the phone, email and in person.Company Benefits: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home £30,000 - £33,000 salary 33 days annual leave including bank holidays Free volunteer day Many group office social events EAP Service Free on site parking Private health care cash plan 6% pension contributions 51370KP INDPAYN The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Interim HR Business Partner Contract: 12-month FTC (with strong potential to go permanent) Start Date: ASAP Location: South Derbyshire - onsite working Salary: Up to £52k + benefits Hours: Full Time (8-4 / 9-5) This is a varied and hands-on HR generalist position, offering the opportunity to make a real impact across the business. Your responsibilities will span the full HR lifecycle including recruitment, employee engagement initiatives, and a wide range of ER matters, including complex matters. You'll be working closely with senior leaders, contributing to both day-to-day operational HR and longer term strategic projects. You'll be joining a fantastic well known organisation where you'll gain excellent exposure and have the chance to influence and shape HR practices during a key period of growth and change. As this is an urgent requirement, we're particularly seeking candidates who are available immediately or on a short notice period. If this sounds like the...

HR Advisor Contract: 6 months  Location: Chester area (predominantly site-based) Rates: £19 - £21 per hour PAYE (DOE)  Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5-day working week, between 7am–7pm) The Role: An established global organisation is seeking an HR Advisor to join their HR function on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a hands-on, transactional HR role, supporting HR Business Partners to ensure policies, processes and employee lifecycle activities are delivered consistently and in line with legislation and internal frameworks. Key Responsibilities: • Provide day-to-day support to HR Business Partners across the business • Support deployment of HR campaigns and initiatives • Act as a key contact for HR systems including Workday (MyPulse) and SAP • Manage transactional HR activities across the employee lifecycle (hire to retire) • Prepare and support reviews, ensuring timely and accurate manager inputs • Support absence management,...

Our client has an opportunity for an SAP Time Functional Consultant to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. You will be responsible for the design, configuration, implementation, and support of the SAP Time Management (PT) module. Role: SAP Time Functional Consultant Location: Broughton, Flintshire - 3 days onsite as a minimum Hours: 35 hours Clearance: BPSS required to start Hourly Rate: Up to £86.00 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Business Requirements: Gather, analyse, and document business requirements from stakeholders related to time and attendance processes, including working time, absences, overtime, and shift planning. System Configuration: Design and configure SAP Time Management (PT) solutions, including time schemas (PE01), time rules (PE02), time types, absence types, work schedules, and public holiday calendars. Integration: Ensure seamless integration of the SAP Time Management module with other SAP modules, particularly...

Senior HR Advisor/Junior HR Business Partner 12-month FTC Leicester Loom Talent are partnering exclusively with a really exciting brand who are looking for a Senior HR Advisor to join them on an interim basis supporting a split of both operational and office-based headcounts. The business of c500 employees based across two sites are looking for a HR professional to support on a maternity cover - someone who can hit the ground running and be comfortable turning their hand to anything and everything. The Role is basically a little bit of everything - a true generalist position Be the first point of contact and escalation point for all ER cases, partnering closely with the key stakeholders on best practise Review all HR processes and policies ensuring the HR support and function is fit for purpose for business needs Ensure all HR data and reporting is up to date and accurate including all compliance and business guidelines Additional project anything from benefits reviews,...

We’re looking for a motivated and organised Recruitment Resourcer to join our team in Leicester on an 8-month maternity cover contract. As a specialist Social Care recruitment agency with over 25 years of industry experience, we continue to grow year on year and pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. This is a great opportunity for a Recruitment Resourcer to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment, with full training and support provided. Key Responsibilities: * Source, attract, and register high-quality temporary candidates * Manage candidate onboarding, ensuring full compliance and documentation * Maintain accurate candidate records and provide ongoing support * Participate in an on-call rota (paid additionally) What We Offer: * Competitive salary with uncapped bonus potential * Weekly incentives and rewards * Supportive team environment with structured training * Opportunity to gain valuable recruitment...

Interim Human Resources Manager Telford Fixed term Contract – 6 – 9 months 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday Circa £50,000 depending on experience We are working with an established and values-driven organisation who are seeking an experienced Interim Human Resources Manager to lead the delivery of a proactive, high-quality HR service during a period of transition. This is a senior operational role requiring a confident HR professional who can advise leadership, manage complex employee relations matters, and ensure compliance with employment legislation. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders to support organisational objectives while fostering a positive and professional working environment. This role is initially being offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis however there is a reasonable chance this role may become Strategic HR Support * Partner with senior leadership to implement people strategies aligned with organisational priorities * Provide...