57 jobs found in Watford

Head of HR Salary £85,000 - £100,000 Based at Stockley Business Park, Uxbridge Office-based role Contract: 12-month maternity cover (start Mid-September 2026) A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Head of HR to join its team based at Stockley Business Park on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the UK HR strategy while supporting day-to-day operations. Working closely with the leadership team, you will drive people initiatives that enhance organisational performance, strengthen capability, and foster a high-performing culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact within a dynamic business. Candidates must be available to start mid-September. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of the HR strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and supporting business growth. Provide strategic leadership across HR, Fleet,...

HR & Payroll Administrator Monday – Friday 08:00am – 16:30pm £15.00 per hour London - NW10 ASAP Start Temporary with potential to be made permanent after 12 successful weeks We are looking for an organised and people-focused HR & Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced and growing food manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has excellent attention to detail, and is looking to develop their career within Human Resources. As a key member of the HR team, you will play an important role in supporting employees throughout their journey, from onboarding new starters to maintaining employee records and assisting with payroll and attendance processes. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR department. Maintain accurate employee records and personnel...

Senior HR Advisor (Schools) Location: North West London Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (36 Hours per Week) Rate: £250 per day Umbrella About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor (Schools) to join a busy local authority in North West London. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional with strong employee relations experience to provide expert HR advice and support across schools. You'll lead on complex employee relations matters, including sickness absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability, and organisational change, while working closely with managers to deliver practical, solutions-focused HR support. This role requires previous local authority experience and a strong understanding of HR within the education sector. Key Responsibilities Provide expert HR advice and guidance to schools on a wide range of employee relations matters. Lead on complex and high-risk casework,...

People and Culture Executive required by an Award-Winning Tailormade Tour Operator. Part Time (3 full days per week). South West London. This new People and Culture Executive position will support the delivery of an outstanding employee experience. Working closely with the Senior People Manager, you will contribute to key people-focussed activities including recruitment, employee relations, learning and development, wellbeing, engagement and the ongoing development of employee practices. Responsibilities of an People and Culture Executive Contribute to the continuous development of People policies, procedures and practices, applying current employment legislation and HR best practice with guidance from the Senior People Manager. Maintain accurate People records and systems, monitor attendance, absence and leave trends, and ensure compliance with data protection requirements. Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including employee relations processes,...

Dedicate Recruitment is currently supporting a local authority with a number of schools in West London, to appoint a HR Consultant. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced HR professional to utilise their expertise within the education sector, specifically supporting schools through restructures. The successful candidate will work closely with school leadership teams to review staffing structures, identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, and ensure that organisational changes align with strategic objectives. The position requires a proactive approach, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to balance commercial and educational priorities effectively. We are seeking: * Experience in school restructures and reviewing staffing structures at a senior level. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively with school leadership teams. * Excellent understanding of HR policies, employment law, and organisation development within educational...

SAP MM Consultant (ECC) Contract | 6–12 Months | Inside IR35 | £550 per day Location: London or Manchester (Hybrid – 3–4 days per week onsite) We are supporting a major SAP transformation programme and are looking for an experienced SAP MM Consultant to join a large-scale SAP ECC environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a complex enterprise programme involving business-critical procurement and supply chain processes, while contributing to a future SAP S/4HANA transformation. The successful consultant will be responsible for supporting and enhancing SAP Materials Management processes, ensuring system stability, resolving production issues, and delivering configuration changes in a live environment. Responsibilities * Provide SAP MM functional configuration and production support within an SAP ECC environment. * Support end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts and Invoice Verification. *...

Job Title: - Senior Payroll Officer Base Location: Kensington Town Hall, W8 7NX Job type: - 4-month Salary: PAYE - £28.27/hour The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees and pensioners are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational requirements. The role oversees payroll reconciliations, statutory submissions, pension administration, and third-party payments while maintaining the integrity of payroll data and systems. Working closely with HR, Finance, Pension Providers, and other stakeholders, the postholder ensures payroll operations run efficiently, continuously improves processes, supports system enhancements, and provides expert payroll guidance to the wider organisation. Roles & Responsibilities Manage the complete end-to-end payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees and pensioners. Manage the testing of...

Portfolio Payroll are excited to be partnering with an amazing client who are seeking immediate, interim Payroll support with a possible view to securing a permanent position. Our client are looking for a driven, hardworking Payroll administrator to join the team and support with the day to day Payroll duties and responsibilities. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is new to the Payroll industry and is looking to gain some valuable experience, working alongside an amazing team whilst reporting into a highly experienced Head of Payroll. The successful candidate will be joining a team supporting a high volume, fast paced environment, and so a strong attention to detail is key. Additional skills required: Strong communication Excellent IT skills - Excel and Outlook Ability to work in a fast paced environment Hard working and keen to learn. 51925SM INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Portfolio Payroll is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic client in the search for immediate interim Payroll support to assist with an exciting project. Our client is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Administrator to join the team and provide support with a range of day-to-day payroll duties and responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in payroll, gaining valuable hands-on experience while working alongside a supportive team and reporting directly to an experienced Head of Payroll. The successful candidate will be joining a busy, high-volume payroll function, where accuracy and attention to detail are essential. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be eager to learn and develop your skills. Key skills and attributes required: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook Ability to work effectively in a...

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Officer for a 3 Month Fixed Term Contract; the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. PAYROLL OFFICER | 3 MONTH FTC | £45 - £50k | Based - London - 4 days a week in the office (1 at home) Need someone ASAP 1100 on the payroll split between hourly and salary, all paid monthly MUST come from a hospitality multi-site background and be used to working with inhouse tronc They use S4 and paycircle for payroll and rota systems Our client is looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, so if you have Hospitality, Tronc and multi-sited experience, please apply today! 51932EB INDLON The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Start Date: Mid-August 2026 Location: London About the Organisation We are partnering with a nationally recognised cultural and educational institution that attracts millions of visitors each year and plays a significant role in research, learning, public engagement and conservation. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a purpose-driven organisation where people are at the heart of delivering an exceptional public experience. This role would particularly suit HR professionals from the museum, heritage, cultural, higher education, charity or wider public sector environments who are passionate about supporting diverse workforces and working within mission-led organisations. The Opportunity As HR Business Partner, you will provide proactive and commercially focused HR support to senior stakeholders across a varied client group. Working as part of a collaborative HR team, you will play a key role in delivering people initiatives while providing...

HR Advisor - Excellent Opportunity to Develop Your HR CareerWe are working with a well-respected public sector organisation in Richmond, South West London, seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their friendly and supportive HR team. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys the breadth of a true generalist role and is looking to further develop their career across a variety of HR disciplines. The organisation is committed to supporting professional growth and can offer exposure to areas including Employee Relations, HR Policy Development, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Organisational Development and Workforce Planning. Initially offered as a 3-month contract, there is a strong possibility of extension to 6 months and potentially a longer-term permanent opportunity. The RoleWorking closely with an experienced HR Business Partner, you will provide a comprehensive HR service to managers and employees across the department. You will play a key...

People & Talent Advisor - 6-month Contract Are you passionate about both Talent Acquisition and HR? Do you enjoy building relationships, finding great people and supporting colleagues throughout their employee journey? We're partnering with a leading consumer business to recruit a Talent & People Advisor to join their People team on an initial six-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business going through an exciting period of growth and transformation, where you'll have the chance to make a real impact from day one. Working closely with the Senior People Partner, you'll play a key role across both recruitment and generalist HR, supporting managers and employees across the UK. What you'll be doing Managing end-to-end recruitment across a variety of head office and operational roles. Partnering with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and deliver effective hiring solutions. Sourcing and attracting high-quality talent through...

Senior ER Advisor - (6-month FTC) Salary: up to £46,000 Based: London Bridge Hybrid 2 days in the office, 3 days working from home A highly established international college based in the City of London is seeking an experienced Senior ER Advisor to join its HR team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with significant experience managing complex employee relations casework in line with HR best practice and current employment legislation. You will partner with managers across the organisation, providing expert guidance on high-risk and sensitive ER matters while ensuring legal compliance and supporting organisational change. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, redundancy, restructures and appeals, ensuring all cases are managed in line with best practice and employment...

A highly credible business who boast a fantastic reputation, are currently looking to hire an EMEA Payroll Manager to join them on a long-term fixed term contract. This role will manage the UK & EMEA payroll operations & also manage the payroll team on a daily basis. As the EMEA Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing multiple monthly UK payrolls Coordinating and managing EMEA payrolls across a number of different countries including France, Germany, Italy & Netherlands Ensure that payroll is processed timely and accurately Driving compliance across domestic and international payrolls Management of the payroll team daily - identifying areas of training, development etc Design and implement new ideas This role can offer a very hybrid working pattern, alongside a great benefits package. To be considered for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate proven EMEA payroll experience coupled with staff management. Interviewing now. 51676GC3...

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Advisor for a short-term temporary role, the appropriate candidate must be available and ready to start ASAP. Please find more detail on the role below, if this is of interest apply, and one of our consultants will contact you. Payroll Advisor London - EC4V 3DB Looking for support for a few weeks One advance - desirable not essential Intermediate excel skills Manual calcs experience Hours are 9-5:15 5 days in the office 1500 employees across 3/4 different payrolls monthly 2 others in the team + this role Our client is looking for someone to come in and hit the ground running, so if you have retail and high volume experience, please apply today! 51933EB INDTEMP The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Employee Relations and Change Specialist Salary: £58,810 Contract: 6 month FTC, Full Time Location: Hybrid - UK based with regular travel to offices across the UK. Make an impact where people matter. Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's largest health charities to recruit an Employee Relations and Change Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation at a pivotal time, supporting managers through complex employee relations matters while playing a key role in delivering organisation-wide change programmes. If you're an experienced Employee Relations professional who enjoys influencing leaders, navigating complex cases and driving positive organisational change, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As the Employee Relations and Change Specialist, you will act as the trusted expert for managers across the organisation, providing high-quality advice, coaching and practical support on a broad range of employee...

ER Case Lead London 3-month Contract - Hybrid £500 per day Umbrella ARM are delighted to be working with our client to help them recruit a HR Caseworker on a 3 month contract. The Role: Lead and manage a portfolio of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance, long-term sickness, and conduct matters. Ensure all casework is accurately documented, legally compliant, and resolved in a timely and fair manner. Manage flexible working requests, changes to terms and conditions, and exit processes. Support the delivery of formal processes including redundancy consultations and TUPE transfers. Provide expert guidance to line managers and HR Business Partners on employment law and ER best practices. Coach stakeholders on conflict resolution, policy interpretation, and procedural fairness. Escalate cases appropriately while maintaining ownership of resolution pathways. Requirements: Proven experience in managing complex ER cases in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation....

Talent Acquisition Partner - Life Sciences & Pharma Location: Maidenhead (4 days Onsite) Position Type: 6-Month Contract (Strong potential for extension) Industry: Global Life Sciences & Medical Devices About the Opportunity Are you an experienced recruiter with a passion for the Life Sciences, Medical Device, or Pharmaceutical sectors? We are partnering with a prestigious, global leader in the healthcare and life sciences industry to find a Talent Acquisition Partner to join their high-performing team in Maidenhead. Operating within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and attracting top-tier talent across corporate and commercial functions (including Sales, Marketing, and Business Support). This is an initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process for various commercial, corporate,...

Talent Acquisition Partner | Immediate Start £45,000 - £55,000 DOE We're partnering with a leading consumer business to recruit an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join their team on an initial six-month contract. (with a chance of going perm) This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with hiring managers to attract and secure the very best talent. What you'll be doing: Managing end-to-end recruitment across a variety of corporate and operational roles. Partnering closely with hiring managers, providing expert recruitment advice and market insight. Proactively sourcing and engaging high-quality talent using a range of attraction methods. Delivering an exceptional candidate experience from initial contact through to offer. Supporting recruitment projects and helping to drive continuous improvement across the hiring process. Using recruitment data and market insight to influence hiring decisions and improve...