HR Associate 12 month Fixed Term Contract

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations. 

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary. 

What you will be doing?

We're seeking a talented individual to join our HR services Team on a fixed term contract in London, which is responsible for providing efficient and effective HR support across the business, throughout the employee lifecycle from on boarding to leaving,
Working closely with HRBP's the finance and payroll team you will have a breadth of exposure across the whole HR function. In addition you will be in regular contact with our third-party benefit providers and support in employee benefits and pension processing.

As HR Associate your responsibilities will include among others

• Responsible for effective, accurate and timely first line HR support to managers and colleagues across the business regarding general queries and employee relations advice to an employee population of around 2000; payroll related activity and submission to payroll bureau including year-end and tax related information; all administration related to the employee lifecycle including producing contracts of employment and associated new starter activities.
• Responsibility for completing auto-enrolment activity and communication of any pension changes and managing all colleague and financial queries regarding pension contributions.
• Benefits administration including Risk benefits claims, PMI, Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans, Eye Care vouchers and Long Service Awards
• Support colleagues: Support HR Operations Manager with reward activity; Learning and Development team with the provision of internal and external training activity and the HR Business Partnering team in general information gathering and admin support.

Key Skills and Experience

• Experience in HR administration.
• Strong knowledge and experience of payroll processing.
• Excellent administration, organisational and computer literacy skills, including advanced skills in Microsoft Office and HRIS report writing and workflow design.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills - both oral and written.
• Good sense of team spirit and positive attitude with ability to work under own initiative.
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure.

Professional Qualifications and Education

• Preferably possess a CIPD qualification but not essential

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include 

• Competitive salary 

• Private medical insurance 

• Life assurance 

• Pension contribution  

• Hybrid working model (role dependent) 

• Generous holiday package 

• Option to purchase additional holiday 

• Shared parental leave 

• Fully funded training towards professional qualifications 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Season ticket loan 

• Eye care support 

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.  

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.