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HR Advisor (TUPE)

✨ HR Advisor (TUPE Specialist) 📍 Based in Birmingham (site presence required across city locations)📌 WPS🗓 9 month Fixed Term ContractReady to make a real impact during a time of positive change? We’re looking for an engaging and knowledgeable HR Advisor to support the mobilisation of our Birmingham City Council contract – with a strong focus on delivering a smooth, people‑centred TUPE experience. 💬🤝🌟 Why this role mattersYou’ll be at the heart of our people transition activity—supporting colleagues, guiding managers, and ensuring we embed brilliant HR practice across our Birmingham operation.Reporting to our Head of ER, you’ll work closely with managers and teams to deliver consistent, confident and compassionate HR support.💼 What you’ll be doing✨ Lead on TUPE activity end‑to‑end—ELI, due diligence, consultations, measures, onboarding and transition support.✨ Coach and influence managers to apply HR policy and best practice confidently.✨ Provide expert advice on ER issues: disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence, redundancy and redeployment.✨ Keep HR systems and ER trackers up to date, producing clear monthly dashboards 📊.✨ Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and our Opportunity 4 All values 🌈.🎯 What you’ll bring✔️ Strong TUPE experience—ideally from large operational or public‑sector environments.✔️ Solid ER case management experience with up‑to‑date employment law knowledge.✔️ Excellent written & verbal communication—confident with influencing and building trust.✔️ A calm, solutions‑focused approach and high levels of confidentiality 🤐.✔️ Comfortable working with data, insights and people metrics.✔️ CIPD qualified (or equivalent) and graduate calibre.✨ Click Apply today and take the next step in your HR journey! 💙⚡

Processing Assistant

✨ Processing Assistant (12‑month Fixed Term Contract)📍 Finsbury Park🏢 WPS🌟 Join Our Finance & Processing Team at WPS!We’re looking for a detail‑driven and motivated Processing Assistant to help keep our supply chain running smoothly. You'll play a key role in invoice management, compliance, and supplier relationships – supporting the business in delivering its core objectives.If you love organisation, accuracy, and working with high‑volume financial data, this role is for you!🔧 What You’ll Be Doing📑 Supplier & Invoice Processing Process supplier invoices on COINS within agreed timelines. Resolve invoice queries quickly and professionally. Ensure invoices are paid on time. Allocate direct debit payments correctly and promptly. Reconcile supplier statements to COINS every month. Reconcile interdependent systems (e.g., Impact Response vs COINS) for accurate job costing. Check all invoices for VAT and CIS compliance 🧾. Support scheduled payment runs and help reduce off‑schedule payments by monitoring KPIs. Maintain accurate supplier information within COINS.📊 Additional Support Produce ad‑hoc financial reports when needed. Highlight any non‑compliance to strengthen internal processes.🔎 What We’re Looking For✔ Essential Experience in a financial environment within a large organisation. Comfortable handling high volumes of invoices. Strong understanding of CIS (Construction Industry Scheme).⭐ Desirable COINS experience. Knowledge of the construction industry. Great communication skills across all levels. Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills. High attention to detail 🔍 Reliable time‑management and ability to meet deadlines ⏳💙 Why WPS?You’ll join a supportive, detail‑focused team invested in continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity to develop your finance and processing skills within a respected organisation.Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Scheduler

🔧 About the Role:12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT WPS are looking for a highly organised and proactive Scheduler to join our responsive repairs and social housing works team. Based in our Skelmersdale office, you’ll be responsible for coordinating repair appointments, ensuring efficient service delivery, and supporting our commitment to excellent customer care.This is a full-time, office-based role working Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.💼 Key Responsibilities: Schedule and allocate repair jobs to operatives based on availability and location Liaise with tenants, contractors, and internal teams to confirm appointments Monitor job progress and update systems accordingly Handle queries and resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently Maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements🎯 What We’re Looking For: Experience in scheduling, ideally within social housing or property maintenance Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities Proficiency in scheduling software and Microsoft Office A customer-focused approach with a commitment to service excellence🌟 Benefits: Competitive salary Pension scheme Opportunities for training and development Supportive and collaborative team environmentGiven the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Talent Acquisition Partnerships Manager

Are you passionate about driving performance through strategic partnerships? At WPS, we’re looking for a TA Partnerships Manager to lead our external recruitment partner strategy—overseeing our Temporary MSP and Permanent PSL. This is a high-impact role focused on driving commercial value, operational efficiency, and compliance across our recruitment supplier network.🔹 Own and optimise supplier relationships across MSP and PSL🔹 Lead contract governance, rate negotiations, and performance management🔹 Drive process transformation and cost efficiencies across contingent hiring🔹 Ensure compliance with AWR and mitigate status determination risks🔹 Influence senior stakeholders with data-led insights and market intelligenceWe’re looking for someone with a strong track record in Recruitment supplier partnership management—someone who can challenge, lead, and deliver measurable results.🎓 A degree in HR, Business, or related field is beneficial✅ Significant experience in managing recruitment suppliers, contracts, and compliance is essential💬 Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills📊 Commercially astute and confident with data, contracts, and supplier performance metricsAt WPS, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer with Investors in People Gold and Disability Confident Leader status. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.#SupplierManagement #RecruitmentStrategy #PartnershipLeadership #WPSCareers #HiringNow #ContractManagement #WorkforceSolutions