Launched in 1998, this pioneering British-born brand has specialised in creating unforgettable experiences - from city breaks, hotels and holidays to theatre and spa days. lastminute.com is among the worldwide leaders in the field, helping hundreds of thousands of customers every year find, and do, "whatever makes them pink".
 
lastminute.com is part of lm group, a publicly-traded multinational Group, among the worldwide leaders in the online travel industry. Each month, our websites and mobile apps (available in 17 languages and 40 countries) reach 43 million unique users that search for and book their travel and leisure experiences.
More than 1,200 people enjoy working with us and contribute to providing our audience with a comprehensive and inspiring offering of travel-related products and services.
 

The UK HR Officer is a vital role in our friendly London team, supporting all HR operations and various functions.  The role is the key point of contact for our UK employees and works closely with our international Managers and the wider, international, HR team.  The role reports to the HR Manager who is based in the UK.  

The role is associated with our London office but can be managed in a Hybrid or primarily Home Based way.  

Key responsibilities include 

• Managing the monthly payroll supported by our external payroll provider 
• Managing employee data using our HR database  
• Leading the new starter and leaver processes and supporting managers where needed 
• Being the first point of contact for employee queries, offering advice and support  
• Support and lead ER activity
• Support local engagement activities to keep our London spirit alive
• Manage end to end recruitment process for the UK as required

• Proven experience within a similar role with an understanding of UK employment law
• Ability to work in cross cultural environments with strong communication skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly with key members of our teams.
• CIPD or equivalent qualification would be preferred

Qualities

• Excellent attention to detail 
• Proactive team player
• Self-motivated, tenacious, uses initiative to solve problems
• Ability to organize a busy workload and work to tight deadlines
• Strong communicator internal / external

By joining our company, you will have the chance to:

• Join a dynamic team in an inclusive-international environment
• Grow thanks to the career journey and our internal mobility perspective
• Manage your own schedule thanks to the flexible start and end of the working day
• Work a shorter working week (36h FTE) with a 1/2 day every Friday
• Get dedicated focus time for learning, development and deep work
• Work partially or fully remote according to local laws
• Benefit from employee discounts on travel
• Receive 2 days off per year for the purpose of volunteering
• Participate in amazing winter and summer corporate events