HR Generalist

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 Manager
• Senior HR Generalist
• HR Generalist
• Payroll Specialist
• HR Administrator
• Recruitment Specialist

The team is continuing to grow, creating an excellent opportunity to contribute to both operational and strategic HR initiatives