About this role
Up to £45,000 per annumPermanent | Full-Time | Onsite
An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its HR team. This opportunity has arisen due to a planned maternity leave, and the business is looking to appoint someone who can ensure a smooth handover and provide ongoing HR support across the organisation.
Reporting initially to the Senior HR Manager, with future reporting lines into a newly appointed Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a dynamic operational environment. A strong background in Employee Relations is essential.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on generalist HR role offering exposure across the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will partner with managers to provide pragmatic HR advice, drive best practice, and support a positive employee experience. Whilst the role covers all aspects of HR, a significant focus will be on managing Employee Relations matters confidently and independently.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations
Manage a range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance and investigations.Provide guidance to managers on employment law and HR best practice.Support employee wellbeing initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity across the business.Support hiring managers with workforce planning and recruitment requirements.Manage onboarding and induction processes.Build strong relationships with external recruitment partners. Learning & Development
Identify training and development needs across the workforce.Coordinate training programmes and maintain learning records.Support succession planning and career development initiatives.Promote continuous learning and professional development. HR Operations
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.Support HR projects and organisational change activities.Act as a trusted point of contact for HR-related queries. About You
The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
You will have:
Previous experience within a generalist HR role.Strong Employee Relations experience with the ability to manage casework autonomously.Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.A confident, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.CIPD qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous. About the Team
You will be joining a supportive and expanding HR function consisting of:
Senior HR ManagerSenior HR GeneralistHR GeneralistPayroll SpecialistHR AdministratorRecruitment Specialist The team is continuing to grow, creating an excellent opportunity to contribute to both operational and strategic HR initiatives