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Supporting recruitment, employee relations and people initiatives that help organisations attract, develop and retain talented employees.

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Human Resources professionals play a key role in supporting employees, shaping workplace culture and ensuring organisations attract, develop and retain talented individuals. From coordinating recruitment and onboarding processes through to supporting employee relations, learning and development, organisational change and people strategy, HR professionals contribute to every stage of the employee lifecycle.

At VWA, we recruit HR professionals across a range of levels, from HR Assistants and HR Officers through to HR Managers/Business Partners and HR Directors. We work with organisations across a variety of sectors, helping them identify individuals with the skills and experience required to support their people objectives and business growth.

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HR professionals help organisations attract, engage and retain employees while ensuring people processes operate effectively. They provide valuable support across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance and organisational development.

As businesses continue to adapt to changing workforce expectations and evolving employment legislation, experienced HR professionals play an increasingly important role in supporting both employees and leadership teams.

HR professionals support the management and development of an organisation's workforce. Responsibilities may include recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development and people strategy.

HR Assistants typically focus on administration and coordination activities, while HR Managers take responsibility for people management, employee relations, policy implementation and wider HR initiatives.

HR professionals are required across almost every sector, including financial services, professional services, technology, property, legal, not for profit and commercial organisations.

Strong communication, organisation, problem solving and stakeholder management skills are essential. Employers also value qualifications in employment legislation, and knowledge and experience of HR systems and employee relations.

Many professionals progress from HR Assistant or HR Officer roles into HR Advisor, HR Manager, HR Business Partner and HR Director positions, taking on increasing levels of responsibility and strategic involvement.

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Typical Responsibilities

HR professionals may be responsible for:

  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Maintaining employee records and HR systems
  • Assisting with employee relations matters
  • Supporting learning and development initiatives
  • Advising managers on HR policies and procedures
  • Managing performance review processes
  • Supporting compensation and benefits administration
  • Contributing to organisational change and people projects
  • Producing HR reports and workforce insights
  • Supporting wider people and culture initiatives
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Key Skills:

Successful HR professionals typically demonstrate:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent organisational abilities
  • Attention to detail and discretion
  • Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
  • Stakeholder management capabilities
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience using HR systems and reporting tools
  • The ability to manage confidential information effectively

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Please note, this is just one example of the type of roles we work on. Our team are on hand if you'd like to discuss other opportunities that you may be more suitable for. Our dedicated Consultants are experts at identifying your strengths and helping you unlock your potential.

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