You like being busy. Properly busy. The kind where the plan changes by 10am and you quietly get everything sorted anyway.

That’s important here, because this isn’t really a traditional recruitment job.

You’ll be part of the team responsible for finding and organising the freelance people behind major automotive events - from drivers and trainers to product experts and brand ambassadors. The department handles around 6,000–7,000 freelance bookings in an average year, and that volume is continuing to grow.

Some bookings are straightforward. Others might involve dozens of people working across a six-week tour.

And sometimes something lands today that needs sorting for Wednesday.

That’s probably the biggest thing to understand about this job.

You need to be someone who can look at ten things, work out which three actually matter right now, and get on with them without needing somebody constantly checking where you’re up to.There’s also a lot of admin.

Spreadsheets. Booking forms. CRM updates. Licence checks. Right-to-work documents. Chasing people. Updating information. Checking it again.

If repetitive admin makes you want to throw your laptop out of a window, this probably isn’t for you.

But if you quite like the satisfaction of having lots going on and knowing everything is organised because you’ve organised it, you could be very good at this.

What You’ll Get

• £26,000 - £30,000 basic salary
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Pension after successful completion of your three-month probation
• Healthcare after successful completion of your three-month probation
• Monday–Friday, 9:00–5:30 working hours
• A role you can genuinely take ownership of

Don’t worry if your CV isn’t perfect or up to date.

• Send what you’ve got, or message Will Grashoff on LinkedIn with your profile. We can work the rest out afterwards.

As a key member of the HR team, you will be the first point of contact for employees through the Ask HR platform, managing HR queries, supporting leave administration, maintaining HR systems, and ensuring compliance with local employment legislation and company policies. This role offers broad exposure to international HR operations in a fast-paced and dynamic global organisation.

Location: Reading, UKWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Lifecycle ManagementManage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, contract administration, employment changes, and offboarding.
• Support employees throughout the employment journey while ensuring compliance with local labour laws and company policies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files in HR systems.

• Ask HR SupportAct as a primary contact for employee queries received through the Ask HR platform.
• Provide timely and accurate guidance on HR policies, processes, benefits, and employment-related matters.
• Ensure employee enquiries are resolved within agreed service levels and maintain a high standard of customer service.

• Leave AdministrationManage and administer various employee leave programmes across the EMEA region, including:
• Maternity Leave
• Paternity Leave
• Parental Leave
• Adoption Leave
• Compassionate/Bereavement Leave
• Sick Leave
• Other statutory and company-provided leave arrangements
• Ensure leave cases are handled accurately, confidentially, and in compliance with local legislation.

• HR Operations & SystemsMaintain HRIS data and supporting systems (WorkDay) to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Prepare and validate payroll inputs for multiple EMEA countries.
• Support employee benefits administration and manage third-party benefit platforms.
• Generate HR reports and provide data as required for audits, compliance activities, and business needs.

• Compliance & Process ImprovementSupport internal and external audits and ensure adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance employee experience.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Recruitment SupportProvide recruitment coordination support when required, including:
• Interview scheduling
• Candidate communications
• Offer and onboarding administration
• Supporting talent acquisition activities across EMEA

• Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with employees, payroll, and the global HR team.
• Escalate complex HR matters where appropriate.
• Build positive working relationships across the business to support organisational objectives.

Skills & Experience

• EssentialPrevious experience in an HR Operations, HR Advisor, HR Coordinator, or HR Specialist role.
• Experience supporting multiple countries and jurisdictions.
• Knowledge of employee lifecycle processes and leave administration.
• Strong customer service and employee support skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel.

aYou like being busy. Properly busy. The kind where the plan changes by 10am and you quietly get everything sorted anyway.

That’s important here, because this isn’t really a traditional recruitment job.

You’ll be part of the team responsible for finding and organising the freelance people behind major automotive events - from drivers and trainers to product experts and brand ambassadors. The department handles around 6,000–7,000 freelance bookings in an average year, and that volume is continuing to grow.

Some bookings are straightforward. Others might involve dozens of people working across a six-week tour.

And sometimes something lands today that needs sorting for Wednesday.

That’s probably the biggest thing to understand about this job.

You need to be someone who can look at ten things, work out which three actually matter right now, and get on with them without needing somebody constantly checking where you’re up to.There’s also a lot of admin.

Spreadsheets. Booking forms. CRM updates. Licence checks. Right-to-work documents. Chasing people. Updating information. Checking it again.

If repetitive admin makes you want to throw your laptop out of a window, this probably isn’t for you.

But if you quite like the satisfaction of having lots going on and knowing everything is organised because you’ve organised it, you could be very good at this.

What You’ll Get

• £26,000 - £30,000 basic salary
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Pension after successful completion of your three-month probation
• Healthcare after successful completion of your three-month probation
• Monday–Friday, 9:00–5:30 working hours
• A role you can genuinely take ownership of

Don’t worry if your CV isn’t perfect or up to date.

• Send what you’ve got, or message Will Grashoff on LinkedIn with your profile. We can work the rest out afterwards.