HR Generalist Food Manufacturing Telford This role provides comprehensive HR support across all aspects of the employee lifecycle while acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees. It combines operational excellence with strategic input, ensuring compliance, driving engagement, and supporting organisational growth within a fast-paced manufacturing and food production environment. Role Responsibilies: Partner with operational managers to align HR initiatives with production and business objectives. Manage employee relations issues from initial queries through to complex cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, and performance issues. Support workforce planning to ensure adequate staffing levels for production demands. Coordinate recruitment processes for operational roles, including onboarding and induction, ensuring a positive candidate experience. Have oversight of probationary periods for new starters, liaising with Manager’s on a regular basis. Maintain accurate HR records and ensure timely updates in HR systems. Support performance review processes and assist managers with documentation. Support the annual review of HR policies to reflect legislative changes and best practice. Support the delivery and coordination of employee training programs to enhance skills and compliance. Any other duties as deemed reasonable by your line manager or senior management to assist with the operation of the business. Person Specification: CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience). Significant experience in HR advisory and generalist roles with some exposure to strategic projects. Proficiency in HR systems and data analysis. Experience in manufacturing or food manufacturing desirable INDFMCG 1