HR Advisor (Europe) – Leave and Exit Management

* 6-month contract initially

* £23 per hour (PAYE) or £30 per hour (via Umbrella)

* x3 days in Stockley Park, Uxbridge, West London

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HR Shared Services Specialist to join a fast-paced, global HR Shared Services function, with a specialist focus on Leave Administration and Exit Management.

The role is reporting to the EMEA HR Shared Services Manager and plays a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant and employee-focused delivery of HR services across the employee lifecycle.

You will manage complex absence and termination cases, act as an escalation point for HR queries, and work closely with stakeholders across HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance and Employee Relations.

This position will suit an HR professional who thrives in structured, process-driven environments, enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in delivering high-quality service while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

* Strong background in HR Shared Services or HR Operations

* Proven experience using Workday (essential)

* Experience managing leave administration and/or exit management

* Knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation and HR operational processes

* Strong stakeholder management and customer service skills

* Confident handling sensitive and confidential employee data

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously

* Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs preferred)

* Experience documenting business processes (Visio or similar tools advantageous)

* Experience with case management tools, ideally ServiceNow

Desirable:

* Bilingual in a major European language (written and spoken)

* HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent)

* Experience supporting HR operations in a multinational or EMEA environment

* Exposure to continuous process improvement initiatives

Role and Responsibilities

* Act as an escalation point for complex HR-related queries relating to leave of absence and employee exits

* Manage and process voluntary and involuntary terminations, ensuring compliance with company policy and local legislation

* Manage end-to-end leave administration, administering and maintaining accurate leave and exit data within the HRIS system (Workday)

* Interpret and explain HR policies, employment legislation and leave regulations to employees and managers

* Maintain accurate LOA and exit records in line with legal and audit requirements

* Audit HR data regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance

* Produce reports, investigate discrepancies, and support data reconciliation activities

* Document, maintain and improve HR processes related to leave and exit management

* Contribute to HR knowledge base content to support employee self-service

* Support testing of Workday enhancements prior to release

* Collaborate with global HR Shared Services teams to ensure consistency and best practice

* Support continuous improvement initiatives and HR projects across the EMEA region

Applications:

Please contact Edward Laing here at ISR to learn more about working as a HR Advisor for Leave and Exit Management for employees across the European region??