Salary: GBP29632 - GBP30000 per annum + pension, flexible working
Location:
Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office Contract Type:
Initial Fixed Term Contract: Maternity Cover until February 2026 Hours:
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri Are you passionate about delivering exceptional HR support across diverse regions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can manage your own Employee Relations (ER) cases, oversee payroll processes, and influence best practices? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a People Advisor, supporting our teams across Africa and Asia. What you’ll be doing As our People Advisor, you will be a vital part of our HR operations across the Africa and Asia Area, providing proactive and professional support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will work closely with managers and employees, ensuring effective HR practices that are compliant with regional requirements. This role requires someone who can work independently, support payroll, and handle a variety of HR challenges with initiative and a commitment to best practices. In this role you will be able to: Manage your own ER caseload, providing expert advice and resolution in line with policies and local employment legislation. Coordinate payroll processes for employees across Africa and Asia, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Support the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding. Collaborate with global HR colleagues to drive consistency and share best practices. Use data and insights to provide reports and recommendations to enhance employee engagement and retention. What you need to have Foundation CIPD qualification or equivalent professional HR certification Experience as an advisor within a busy, confidential, and employee-focused environment Knowledge of employment laws, payroll systems, and HR practices in Africa and/or Asia is highly desirable. Ability to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and manage competing priorities – including casework load. Who we are The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. What we offer 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year Flexible working arrangements Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15% Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes How to apply Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate. We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
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Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office Contract Type:
Initial Fixed Term Contract: Maternity Cover until February 2026 Hours:
Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri Are you passionate about delivering exceptional HR support across diverse regions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can manage your own Employee Relations (ER) cases, oversee payroll processes, and influence best practices? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a People Advisor, supporting our teams across Africa and Asia. What you’ll be doing As our People Advisor, you will be a vital part of our HR operations across the Africa and Asia Area, providing proactive and professional support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will work closely with managers and employees, ensuring effective HR practices that are compliant with regional requirements. This role requires someone who can work independently, support payroll, and handle a variety of HR challenges with initiative and a commitment to best practices. In this role you will be able to: Manage your own ER caseload, providing expert advice and resolution in line with policies and local employment legislation. Coordinate payroll processes for employees across Africa and Asia, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Support the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding. Collaborate with global HR colleagues to drive consistency and share best practices. Use data and insights to provide reports and recommendations to enhance employee engagement and retention. What you need to have Foundation CIPD qualification or equivalent professional HR certification Experience as an advisor within a busy, confidential, and employee-focused environment Knowledge of employment laws, payroll systems, and HR practices in Africa and/or Asia is highly desirable. Ability to work autonomously, make informed decisions, and manage competing priorities – including casework load. Who we are The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. What we offer 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year Flexible working arrangements Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 15% Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes How to apply Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate. We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
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