EMEA HR Advisor in Wallingford

Evolve Recruitment are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced HR Advisor to strengthen the European Operations with stable experience to join an established, dynamic company. The role will be varied and challenging; the successful candidate will be responsible for handling a varied HR Generalist workload, experience of HR Admin and compliance, Recruitment, Training and Development and HR Support along with experience of Acquisitions would be beneficial. This role is working in a highly functioning, fast-paced environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquisition Integration Support: Support the HR integration process for newly acquired companies, including onboarding, aligning HR policies, and facilitating communication between the acquired teams and the broader organisation where applicable. Assist in the harmonization of compensation, benefits, and employee terms and conditions for acquired employees where applicable. Coordinate and manage change management initiatives related to the integration process where necessary.
• Employee Relations and Support: Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employees across the European region, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and local labor law compliance. Provide advice and support on employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, performance management and disciplinary actions. Help resolve employee concerns and issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: Partner with business leaders to identify recruitment needs, assist with job postings, and manage the hiring process across multiple countries. Ensure recruitment efforts are aligned with local employment laws and company values. Support the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring they have a smooth transition into the company.
• HR Administration and Compliance: Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations in specific European locations. Manage HR administration including employee data, contracts, and benefits administration where applicable. Support payroll processes to ensure accurate and timely processing i.e. Czech, Spain, Romania payroll tasks.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and work with business leaders to develop and deliver employee development programs. Support the delivery of HR workshops and employee engagement initiatives across Europe.
• Employee Engagement: Work with leadership teams to promote a positive and inclusive company culture across the region. Support employee engagement initiatives, helping to drive retention and performance improvement.
• HR Projects and Initiatives: Assist with the implementation of HR initiatives, including performance management, employee wellness programs, and compensation reviews. Contribute to HR projects as needed, such as employee satisfaction surveys and HR policy updates.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of HR experience in a fast-paced, multi-country environment. Experience with acquisitions or mergers is a strong advantage.
• HR Knowledge: Strong understanding of European labor laws and HR best practices.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across different cultures and regions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing employee and organisational issues.
• Multilingual: Fluency in English is essential with a second language an advantage.
• HR Systems: Familiarity with HRIS systems and tools (e.g., Workday or similar platforms).
• Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work effectively with employees from diverse cultural backgrounds and regions.
• Travel: An element of travel will be required across Europe based on acquisition activities.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

• Collaborative and team-oriented with a strong customer service mindset.
• Self-motivated with a strong attention to detail and a results-driven approach.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience required for this role, then please apply to Evolve Recruitment, Kingston upon Thames for more information. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.