Wade Macdonald

People Business Partner - Technical Wantage - 1-day WFH £80,000-£85,000 About the Client Our client is a prestigious organisation operating within the Automotive sector, with a substantial heritage and a strong focus on achieving exceptional levels of performance. Operating within a fast-paced, highly technical environment, the organisation brings together talented people across engineering, manufacturing and professional disciplines. About the Successful Applicant You will have previous HR Business Partnering experience, ideally gained within a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent is required, alongside strong coaching, influencing and stakeholder management skills. You will be comfortable using people analytics to inform decisions, managing ambiguity and supporting organisational change within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary and performance-led environment. About the Job This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced People Business Partner to work closely with leaders across technical areas of the organisation. You will translate operational priorities into practical people plans, helping leaders build capability, strengthen engagement and develop high-performing teams. Working collaboratively across the wider People function, you will provide coaching, insight and constructive challenge while supporting workforce planning, talent, organisational development and employee relations. Duties will include: Building trusted relationships with managers and leaders, providing practical and strategic People advice. Coaching managers to strengthen leadership capability and encourage a consistently high-performing culture. Supporting employee engagement initiatives and helping leaders turn feedback into meaningful actions. Identifying current and future skills requirements and developing workforce plans to address capability gaps. Partnering with Finance and Early Careers teams to support effective and commercially focused workforce planning. Supporting talent reviews, succession planning and capability development across technical teams. Working with learning and talent specialists to identify development requirements and improve employee retention. Using people analytics and commercial information to identify workforce risks, opportunities for cost optimisation and organisational design requirements. Partnering with Talent Acquisition on talent mapping and resourcing strategies to build strong pipelines for critical and specialist roles. Supporting the effective delivery of performance reviews, objective setting and annual salary review processes. Using internal and external data to provide leaders with evidence-based recommendations and improve workforce decision-making. Working alongside Employee Relations specialists to support managers with a broad range of employee relations matters. Collaborating with specialist People teams to improve the employee experience and deliver effective, future-focused People solutions. What You Will Receive in Return You will join a high-profile organisation offering exposure to technically complex and commercially demanding areas of the business. The position provides the opportunity to work closely with leaders, influence the people agenda and further develop your HR Business Partnering career within a high-performance environment. The benefits package includes: 26 days' annual leave , plus eight bank holidays Private medical insurance Health Cash Plan Pension scheme Life insurance worth four times your annual salary. Income protection providing 70% of salary. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme telephone support. 24-hour on-site gym Subsidised meals Free on-site parking with access to EV charging points. Discounted Mercedes and EV car scheme Cycle to Work scheme , offering a tax-saving voucher of up to £7,500. Employee discounts Recognition vouchers redeemable with a range of high street retailers. Staff events and open days for employees, friends and family. Please get in touch now if you are interested -

Temporary Recruitment Administrator - Datchet, Nr Windsor - Hybrid - 2 to 3 Months Initially - £15.00 to £16.00 per hour + Holiday Pay About the Client My client is a well-established organisation within Business Services, offering a friendly, collaborative environment where people genuinely support one another. They are a team of enthusiastic individuals who support each other's growth and celebrate shared successes. About the Job Looking for a temp role where you can get stuck in straight away and make a real difference? This is a brilliant opportunity for a bright, proactive Recruitment Administrator to join a busy team for an initial 2 to 3 month assignment. You'll play an important part in keeping recruitment and onboarding activity moving, making sure new starters have everything in place for a smooth and compliant start. It would particularly suit someone organised, switched-on and happy to pick things up quickly. The team is looking for someone who will take ownership rather than wait to be asked - if something needs chasing, checking or completing, you'll be on it! Coordinating pre-employment screening, including references, right-to-work checks and background checks Supporting the wider recruitment team with day-to-day administration and candidate onboarding Monitoring new starter compliance and ensuring mandatory training is completed within the required timescales Managing vetting activity through to final approval and sign-off Keeping recruitment and onboarding systems accurate and fully up to date Proactively chasing outstanding references, checks and documentation to prevent delays Stepping in to manage urgent activity and ensuring nothing gets missed when priorities change Providing responsive administrative support across a busy recruitment function About the Successful Applicant You'll be a bright, proactive and highly organised administrator who enjoys taking ownership and getting things done. Recruitment, HR, onboarding or compliance experience would be helpful, although a positive attitude and strong administration skills are equally important. You'll be confident using systems, comfortable chasing outstanding information and able to juggle competing priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. What You Will Receive in Return This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to start quickly and join a welcoming, supportive team. Based in a prestigious setting, you'll benefit from a hybrid working pattern, alongside the chance to gain valuable recruitment, compliance and onboarding experience. How to Proceed I'm eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today - (please call only if you have some previous recruitment, onboarding or HR experience) . You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits! Temporary Recruitment Administrator - Datchet, Nr Windsor - Hybrid - 2 to 3 Months Initially - £15.00 to £16.00 per hour + Holiday Pay

Payroll Manager - 6-Month FTC - Near Twickenham - Fully Office-Based - £90,000-£100,000 per annum About the Client This is a large, operationally focused organisation employing a substantial workforce across a range of shift-based roles. Payroll is a business-critical function, supporting employees who work varied hours, overtime and changing shift patterns within a fast-moving environment. The organisation is looking for an experienced payroll professional who can provide stability, support the existing team and ensure the continued delivery of an accurate and reliable weekly payroll service. About the Job This six-month fixed-term contract is a hands-on payroll management role with responsibility for a weekly payroll of approximately 3,000 employees. You will manage a small team of three and take day-to-day ownership of payroll delivery, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The workforce includes a high volume of shift workers, with variable hours, overtime, starters and leavers, making this a detailed and operationally demanding payroll environment. This is not a strategic transformation role. The priority is to provide strong operational leadership, maintain service continuity and support the team in managing a busy and complex weekly payroll. Duties will include Managing the accurate and timely delivery of a weekly payroll for approximately 3,000 employees Leading, supporting and allocating work across a payroll team of three Overseeing payroll activity for employees working varied shifts, overtime and variable hours Managing a high volume of starters, leavers and payroll amendments Ensuring payroll data is complete, accurate and processed within strict weekly deadlines Reviewing payroll calculations, exceptions and variances before final submission Resolving payroll queries promptly and professionally Supporting the team during periods of high workload, absence or operational pressure Ensuring statutory payments, deductions and payroll legislation are applied correctly Completing payroll reconciliations and maintaining accurate records Working closely with HR, Finance and operational managers to resolve payroll issues Monitoring data quality and addressing discrepancies before they affect payroll Maintaining clear payroll procedures and appropriate controls Producing regular payroll reports for internal stakeholders Ensuring the payroll function remains reliable, responsive and well organised throughout the assignment About the Successful Applicant You will be an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in managing high-volume, weekly payrolls. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment where employees work shifts, overtime and variable hours, and where there is a regular flow of starters and leavers. Previous experience of managing or supervising a small payroll team is essential. You will be practical, organised and detail-focused, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and ensure deadlines are consistently met. You will also bring strong payroll legislation knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills and a willingness to remain closely involved in the day-to-day processing and delivery of payroll. What You Will Receive in Return You will receive a salary of £90,000-£100,000 per annum on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant weekly payroll, support an established team and play a central role in maintaining an essential service within a large and busy organisation. How to Proceed If this super payroll leadership opportunity has sparked your interest, I'm eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today please call only if you are a skilled payroll leader. You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits! Payroll Manager - 6-Month FTC - Near Twickenham - Fully Office-Based - £90,000-£100,000 per annum