People Advisor

Eurokey, a specialist brand of Reconomy, is an international circular economy leader committed to building sustainable ‘Loops’ that drive resource conservation and economic growth. Our mission is a waste-free world, and our core values—Colleagues, Customers, Community, and Environment—guide everything we do. If you share our passion for sustainability and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a highly organised People Advisor with strong HR and payroll experience to support our team in Kettering. In this role, you’ll oversee recruitment, payroll processing, compliance, and employee engagement to help create a positive and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including advertising roles, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating hiring processes.
• Minimise agency usage while managing relationships and negotiating flat fees when required.
• Oversee job offers, right-to-work checks, contracts, and onboarding.
• Conduct quarterly audits on agency staff compliance.

Payroll

• Process payroll for hourly employees, ensuring adjustments, absence deductions, overtime, and employee changes are accurately handled.
• Prepare and submit payroll data to external accountants, verify reports, and finalise payroll for approval.
• Generate reports for the Finance Manager and manage payroll queries.

HR & Employee Engagement

• Develop and manage staff recognition programs, including Colleague of the Quarter, aligned with company values.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies, conducting internal audits as needed.
• Support line managers on HR matters, including absence management, disciplinaries, and dismissals.
• Act as a role model for company values, leading engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee the annual employee engagement survey and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Share best practices across teams and provide relevant HR data and insights.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in forums on Modern Slavery, Communications, and Data Protection.
• Assist with company events and hospitality.
• Oversee office supply orders and cleaning services.
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a HR generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and payroll processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidentiality handling.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in HR and payroll systems.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification required.

Additional Information

• Full-time role (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday).
• Onsite position at our Kettering facility.

Apply ASAP – Due to high application volumes, the closing date may be brought forward.