THE WORK AVENUE FOUNDATION
30,250 - 34,000 per year
Watford
Full-time
19th October 2025

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  • Temporary
  • Full time

Contract Type

Temporary

Hours

Full time

Location

Watford

Sector

HR & Recruitment

Salary

£30,250-£34,000 (FTE) depending on experience

Closing date

19th October 2025

HR Digitalisation Lead (4 month FTC) 

Hours: 4 days a week working, considered 

Job description 

To lead on the digitalisation of the Human Resource department and assist the Head of HR with employee lifecycle in accordance with organisational procedure and employment legislation. This project will give the post holder the opportunity to influence the future working of the Human Resource department through the creation of updated HR processes.

Digitalisation Project

• To scan and transfer hard copy files into the cloud in an efficient organised manner.

• To complete the input of employee data into Bright HR

• To assist in planning and moving paper-based files into storage

Employee relations

• Advise Line Managers on management of performance

• Advise Managers on grievances and disciplinary cases, including investigation, note taking and advising Line Managers

• Support Managers to carry out interviews such as return to work, exit, as required.

• Act appropriately on information given in interviews and meetings

• Advise on medical capability cases, referring to Occupational Health as appropriate.

• Ad hoc listening to employees confidentially and offering support and signposting

Recruitment and selection

• Write and place adverts for Head Office

• Short list and interview candidates for Head Office

• Prepare job descriptions, liaising with Line Managers

• Appoint new employees, complete pre-employment checks, issue contract of employment and other legal documents

Compensation and benefits

• Liaise with Payroll with accurate and timely employee information

• Complete and analyse salary and other surveys

• Ensure National Minimum Wage compliance

HR Administration

• Oversee the correct paperwork for starters and leavers

• Maintain the employee files/Bright HR system

• Administer the holiday schedule and maintain the employee holiday records

• Advise on holiday issues

• Liaise with Payroll to ensure accurate payments are made

Ad Hoc HR Projects

• Lead/assist with any appropriate HR project as requiredie induction training,

• salary reviews/pay scales

Person Specification 

  • CIPD qualified level 5
  • Educated to GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
  • 5 years HR Generalist experience
  • Up to date knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Up to date knowledge/experience of Bright HR
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

For more information and to be personally recommended for this role, please contact yb@theworkavenue.org.uk

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