Job Description
HR Specialist
Reading
FTC 12 - 18 months
We’re recruiting for an experienced and confident HR Specialist to join a friendly, well-established organisation during an exciting period of continued growth.
Working closely with senior HR colleagues and an HR & Payroll Assistant, you’ll help deliver a professional, consistent and solutions-focused HR service across the business.
This is a varied generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR advisory support and process improvement.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
- Advise on HR policies, procedures, TUPE and UK employment legislation.
- Manage and support employee relations cases, including:
- Absence management.
- Disciplinary matters.
- Grievances.
- Performance concerns.
- Manage sickness absence processes from start to finish.
- Monitor absence trends and support return-to-work discussions.
- Coach managers to improve their confidence and capability in people management.
- Prepare clear, accurate and compliant HR documentation, including letters and outcome notes.
- Support onboarding, probation, performance management and offboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records, including absence and compliance data.
- Support onboarding escalations, particularly those involving compliance and DBS requirements.
- Coordinate and support TUPE transfers, including due diligence, data gathering, documentation and employee communications.
- Work closely with operational managers to provide practical, business-focused HR solutions.
- Build strong relationships with head-office and field-based teams.
- Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, engagement initiatives and process improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and the employee experience.
- Support change initiatives and TUPE-related transitions.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Specialist or HR Generalist position.
- Strong generalist HR knowledge, with particular strength in employee relations.
- Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience managing a range of employee relations cases.
- Confident providing HR advice independently, while knowing when to escalate.
- Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, solutions-focused and collaborative.
- Comfortable working with senior colleagues and supporting junior HR team members.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
- CIPD Level 5, or equivalent experience, would be desirable.
- Able to work full-time from the office in Wokingham.
Human Resources Specialist in Wokingham employer: DiSRUPT Agency
As a leading UK energy supplier, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and innovation. Our remote working model allows for flexibility while ensuring that team members are supported through comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive salaries and benefits. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector, driving customer engagement and behaviour change through cutting-edge digital solutions.
