The Human Resources department provides advice, guidance and a full administrative service on HR issues for circa. 1,800 staff, comprising of 11 divisions and Group Head Office located throughout England and Wales. Ensure that all new starters, leavers and transfers procedures are carried out in a timely manner including transfer of new starters from on-boarding to the HR/Payroll system and ensure that accurate information is ready for monthly/lunar payrolls. Assist with recruitment advertising and processing of applicants for vacancies within the Group via an Applicant Tracking System. Flexible working/Maternity/Paternity – ensure all requests are dealt with in a timely manner and assist line managers in communication to employees as required. To assist the Human Resources team with handling telephone enquiries from regional management, employees and outside agencies and take appropriate action or messages and pass them on to the appropriate people.