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Employment Litigation Manager Greater Manchester
Permanent £50,000 - £55,000 Per Annum
Ref: 48119BG10R11 Group
Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing one of the UK's longest leading professional service providers for HR, Tax, Health and Safety and Reward. We are looking for an experienced Litigation Manager with experience representing clients in Employment Tribunals to join their field-based team department within a vibrant, award-wining, fast growing organisation, who have incredible growth plans and are part of a Global Group.This is fantastic opportunity to work for our client a true market leader, be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases and managing the field-based team. A perfect opportunity for a qualified Advocate with leadership experience, who has represented in Employment Tribunals and EAT. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the team and the throughput of work. They will manage consultants' performance, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards whilst maintaining a high standard of service provision to clients.We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards. Responsibilities * To oversee the work of the team and ensure that the service is delivered to a high quality, and that hearings are covered, tribunal and other deadlines are met, and resources are utilised efficiently and effectively. * To carry a small tribunal caseload and from time to time, when necessary to meet urgent client or tribunal deadlines, cover additional hearings. * To carry a small EAT caseload and liaise with Counsel on those cases as and when necessary. * To build and maintain a cohesive and motivated team, providing leadership and support to colleagues and peers. * To performance manage all Consultants, identifying training needs and putting the necessary measures in place to ensure that any training that is required is provided. * To conduct, where necessary, any formal meetings such as disciplinary or grievance meetings and provide the necessary outcome in line with the Employee Handbook. * To effectively manage all team absences / sickness and ensure that the RTW process (including completion of the relevant form) is adhered to in line with business requirements. * To effectively manage all intermittent and long-term absences. * To effectively manage all lateness, to include the recording of all lateness and following any persistent lateness. * To assist and support the Associate Director of Legal with investigations into client or personnel issues. * To deal with complaints and any service issues in a timely manner ensuring that a satisfactory resolution is reached. * To manage and deal with any technical queries and escalate where necessary. * To be flexible with work times, as there may be occasions on which you will have to address staff issues outside of core hours, deliver training or have team meetings to capture all team members. Person Specification * Relevant practical experience, i.e. experience of…
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Are you a Talent Acquisition Specialist or Recruiter with TA experience looking to take the next step in your career to become a Talent Acquisition Manager? Then this job is for youWant to be apart of a leading Global provider of HR and Health and Safety services who are growing excessively by supporting small businesses across Ireland? Based in Dublin city, you would be handling the full recruitment lifecycle and working closely with hiring managers to achieve business goals in this new standalone position. As Talent Acquistion Manager you will support all roles across Ireland in a fast-paced environment, most roles are one stage interview, and you will work closely with hiring managers regarding their hiring requirements and future pipelines. Your vibrant office is based in East Dublin and promotes open floor work model allows a sense of collaboration and operate a five-day onsite work model, this is non-negotiable. Free parking is provided and there are accessible public travel links. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Talent Strategy & Business Partnership * Full-Cycle Recruitment * Requisition & Pipeline Management * Resourceful Talent Sourcing * Employer Branding/Recruitment Marketing * Have full responsibility for managing KPI's and SLA across the recruitment area with both internal and external parties. * Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly updates on recruitment to Directors and Group. * Continuous Improvement If you're resilient, influential, adaptable and have a drive to join this new position and grow with the business please do not hesitate to apply with your cv or reach out to sinead.killalea@theportfoliogroup.co.uk 48493SKR6INDIRE
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Our client are currently looking for a Senior Payroll Admin/Manager to join their team on a permanent basis Responsibilities will include: * Managing a team of 2-3 * Working hands on processing a payroll of 6000+ hourly paid employees on a fortnightly basis * Manage up to 5-6 fortnightly payroll each week. * Submit pension contribution in time. * Checking and validating new starter documentation before setting them up on Iris Professional (Star) Payroll. * Regularly review end to end controls, routines, and duty segregations. * Liaise with Area Managers on areas of opportunities and improvement measures. * Respond to ONS on employee matters in time. * Lead, coach and develop a team This role will require someone who is happy to work within a fast-paced environment. It is a great step up to progress and develop your experience further They are interviewing immediately, please apply if interested INDPAY48824OC
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a HR Consultant to join an experienced and professional consultancy team and will work in a fast paced and stimulating environment. The role will be varied and involve the provision of high quality HR support to clients. The successful candidate will require an exemplary understanding of HR employment law & best practice and will combine this with a commercial outlook and approach when supporting clients.You will contribute to achieve clients HRM's mission, through the provision of professional, high quality service delivery to clients in the areas of HR best practice and application of employment law. Day-to-Day Responsibilities * Provide specialist HR & Employment Law support to clients * Design and present effective HR solutions for a variety of clients within different industry sectors. * Lead complex workplace investigations, for example Dignity and Respect at Work, Disciplinary and Grievances for clients * Provide robust, pragmatic advice and guidance to clients on-site, via telephone, video conference or email in relation to HR issues * Build strong relationships within the current designated client base * Create new client relationships and promote HR & Employment Law expertise * Research current developments in Employment Law and HR practice * Research, prepare content and present seminars and training workshops on current HR topics * Contribute to the development of new compliance products and solutions * Work with key colleagues within the wider organisation to meet client needs * Work on site with clients to resolve HR issues and bridge gaps in their HR service or up skill HR teams in house in line with best practice and employment legislation * Draft written content and be a key HR contributor for our employment law publications * Review policies and procedures for clients and provide advice/guidance on required changes to ensure documentation is compliant with legislation * Any other duties as maybe required of the Consultancy Team What you Bring to the Team * Appropriate 3rd level degree programme in Human Resources / Employment Law, or equivalent experience * Minimum 3 years' experience in an HR role providing HR support to managers and/or the business * Experience providing advice on company policy and procedures * Excellent knowledge of Employment Law and its application in unionised and non unionised workplaces * Comprehensive knowledge of Human Resource developments in Ireland and Internationally * Understanding of the role of the third party industrial relations and employment institutions in Ireland * Highly Commercial * A flexible and adaptable individual with a constructive 'can do' attitude who is willing to contribute to the development of the business in order to maximise new business opportunities. * Ability to research and write HR compliance materials * Keen interest in current HR and employment law issues * Excellent communication skills (business English - verbal and written) * Strong administration skills * Good project management skills * Experience working effectively in a team environment * Computer Literate with experience using Windows * A self-starter, innovative and enthusiastic Essential Requirements of Successful…
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HR Advisor (Employment Law Consultants)Portfolios are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a HR Advisor to add to their team. This unique HR Advisory role is open to HR professionals looking to gain invaluable experience advising on a vast range of HR processes and procedures and Employment Law for over 30,000 clients in various sectors. There is also opportunity to earn additional money on top of your basic and to follow a fantastic career pathway with a clear route of progression. The HR Advisor will be responsible for providing reliable and commercially focused HR and Employment Law advice over the phone to clients on all matters of HR from general to complex queries. You will take part in an excellent training programme and also the potential to gain a part post-graduate qualification. If you have a HR qualification, experience working within HR or studying your CIPD in your own time and looking for that foot in the door, this could be a good opportunity for you to expand your knowledge and your skills to further your HR career. This is the perfect chance to work for an award-winning organisation who have won awards as one of the 'Best Places to Work'. The shift pattern for the role is 37 ½ hours per week working 5 days out of 7 as rostered on shifts varying between 7.00am and 9.00pm. The core shift is 9.00-5.30 but every couple of weeks you may be on 7.00am-3.30pm, 8.00am-4.30pm or 12.30pm-9.00pm and will have to work a couple of weekends a year 9.00-5.00pm in addition to at least one public holiday per year. Once you are trained there is a requirement to participate in an on-call roster. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for: * To support all clients with quality advice in a productive manner to provide an efficient solution-based advice, either through email or call depending on client preference. This will be predominately calling advice. * Receiving a variety of calls from clients with HR issues or queries, which can include absence management, grievances, disciplinaries etc. * Providing clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in implementing the advice/ solutions provided. * Using your expert HR and employment law knowledge to develop a clear answer for the client. * To review client documentation and provide advice accordingly taking their applicable internal terms and conditions into account in each case. * Ensure that all requests for advice are dealt with within the relevant service level agreement (SLA) To be considered for this opportunity it is essential that you have the following: * Good employment law knowledge either through studies or working experience. * CIPD qualification or equivalent experience in the workplace is desirable. * Previous experience of working in a KPI/target driven environment would be highly desirable, ideally in a shared service centre. * Ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritising your workload accordingly. * An organised self-starter * Ability to work…
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Health and Safety Consultant Job Purpose If you are a Health & Safety professional based in Tipperary looking to move into the Consultancy space this opportunity is for you! As Health and Safety Consultant you will have a high level of technical knowledge and ability to build strong relationships clients and ideally you will be a chartered member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalents. Applications from Graduate member of IOSH will also be considered. Main DutiesYou will undertake health and safety visit client premises for the purpose of carrying out agreed contractual work and will conduct yourself in a professional matter at all times including appearance, use of PPE, communication etc.) ensuring that you comply with both company and departmental policies, procedures and protocols. All health and safety visits to client's premises will be in accordance with departmental protocols and contract requirements, in particular where SLAs are in place. Your excellent client relationship skills will be vital for supporting the client through effective crisis management when required, when you advise and instruct clients in the use of Health and Safety Management systems and other relevant technical documents and online services, and when liaising with the HSE, HSA and other Enforcing Authorities on behalf of clients when required to do so.You will provide practical solutions to clients when assisting them with accident or other special investigations as required and advise clients on matters of Health and Safety standards and best practice affecting their business. Your attention to detail and ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines will support you when submitting any relevant reports or other such associated documents in accordance with client demand and department protocol, provide management reports as required and manage time effectively to provide an effective and efficient service to clients. You will work autonomously and as part of a team as you will attend company meetings, courses etc. when required to update and maintain professional skills/knowledge.Any other relevant duties as may be identified by your Line Manager.Your understanding of Health and Safety procedures, strong interpersonal skills and ideally be a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalents will contribute your success in the role.If you're ready to make the next step to join this global organisation apply with your cv or reach out to sinead.killalea@theportfoliogroup.co.uk 48672SKR2INDIRE
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Calling all HR professionals and employment enthusiasts! Join an award-winning, dynamic consultancy at the forefront of HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey as we dive headfirst into an array of innovative projects! If you thrive on challenges and want to be part of a vibrant, expanding team, this is your golden ticket!You will provide HR and Employment Law advice to clients across various industries across the UK. This is a great opportunity for a HR specialist or People Manager looking to accelerate their career.The successful candidate will be given a high level of training, with opportunities to progress and fasttrack their career! The HR Advisor will also be responsible for: * Supporting and guiding clients with Employment Law/HR enquiries * Supporting with advice on documentation, drafting HR documents * Taking ownership and responsibility of cases to resolution, building relationsihps with clients * Attending legal briefings and internal company training, staying informed on changes in legislation Benefits * Continuous development from Day 1 * 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank holidays (increases to 28 with service) * Your birthday off - how will you celebrate? * Regular updates on Employment Law so you're always up to date * Competitive salary framework reviewed twice annually * Free EAP for those days when we all need someone to talk to * Private medical with BUPA (with length of service) * Social Committee to arrange fun events * Department budget for a quarterly day out * A senior team that listens to and responds to team feedback * Career Pathways to develop your skills and support your progression through the business 46986LSINDHIN
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Financial Controller Greater Manchester
Permanent £70,000 - £100,000 Per Annum
Ref: ADF2025AM1 Group
An award-winning, high-growth international SaaS organisation is searching for a dynamic Financial Controller to take on a pivotal role during a period of rapid expansion and strategic investment.As a key leader in this innovative company, you will spearhead the development of a high-performing finance team while partnering with the CFO to drive transformational improvement projects on a global scale. Your responsibilities as Financial Controller will include enhancing financial reporting and strengthening financial controls to support the company's ambitious growth plan.In this hands-on role, you will oversee the full spectrum of financial operations, from preparing UK and international management accounts, delivering in-depth financial reporting and ensuring the seamless execution of transactional finance processes. Broader scope within the role includes: * Lead the timely preparation of management accounting for UK & International entities, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and profitability reporting. * Responsible for developing sales forecasts, budgets and report commercial metrics to assess business performance. * Mentor and develop a high performing finance team, building a highly motivated, cross functional team able to proactively support business growth. * Identify staff training, coaching and developmental requirements in addition to leading on recruitment and retention projects. * Undertake a key role in business partnering with Key Stakeholders across sales, marketing and finance to support business objectives and to evaluate the impact and ROI from commercial, strategic and promotional campaigns. * Review financial procedures ensuring the integrity of financial data, developing financial controls and compliance.This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the financial function and advance your career in a fast-paced and dynamic technology company.The role offers immediate career progression and development for ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified Financial Controllers, Heads of Finance or Senior Finance leaders who possess strong leadership, commercial business partnering and extensive financial reporting experience.An excellent package is on offer to the successful candidate comprising of Base Salary, Car Allowance, Bonus & Corporate Benefits. INDAM
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Calling all HR professionals and employment enthusiasts! - 31st March - Start date - 6-8 week training induction Join an award-winning, dynamic consultancy at the forefront of HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety. Brace yourself for an exhilarating journey as we dive headfirst into an array of innovative projects! If you thrive on adrenaline-pumping challenges and want to be part of a vibrant, expanding team, this is your golden ticket!If you thrive in a challenging environment and seek to contribute to a growing, vibrant team, this is an exceptional opportunity.Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing one of the UK's longest leading professional service providers for HR, Tax, Health and Safety and Reward. We are looking for experienced HR Advisors to join a vibrant, award-wining, fast growing organisation, who have incredible growth plans and are part of a Global Group.In the role, the successful candidate will give professional HR and Employment Law advice and excellent service to clients across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Teamwork is important to ensure the advice provided to clients, via telephone and email, is legally compliant and meets the specific needs of the clients' business. In some cases, it may be required to highlight options that are non-compliant and therefore ensure the client is fully aware of the risks of there options.The successful candidate will be given a high level of training, with opportunities to progress and work their way into senior positions. The HR Advisor will also be responsible for: * Supporting clients with legally compliant advice and a personal touch * Guiding clients with all employment law/HR enquiries received * Providing options and being revolutionary with your ideas! * Take ownership and responsibility of cases to resolution * Building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction * Putting the client first by responding within contractual SLA's * Recording advice accurately against the appropriate cases on the relevant databases * Supporting with advice on documentation and information implementation * Supporting clients in drafting 'ad-hoc' letters where appropriate * Attending legal briefings and internal company training to ensure that advice provided is compliant with our services * Being responsible for your own self-study and being current with changes in legislation and best practice Benefits * Continuous development from Day 1 * 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank holidays (increases to 28 with service) * Your birthday off - how will you celebrate? * Regular updates on Employment Law so you're always up to date * Competitive salary framework reviewed twice annually * Free EAP for those days when we all need someone to talk to * Private medical with BUPA (with length of service) * Social Committee to arrange fun events * Department budget for a quarterly day out * A senior team that listens to and responds to team feedback * Career Pathways to develop your skills and support your progression through the business P47171LSR4INDHIN