Job Description Reporting directly to the Global Business Information Systems (BIS) HR Business Partner, the HR Generalist is responsible for providing support and guidance to both employees and managers related to UK HR policies and practices. The HR Generalist is a local subject matter expert with respect to employment legislation and employee relations, and provides day-to-day support addressing HR related queries. The HR Generalist supports administrative activities associated with the employee lifecycle including but not limited to activities associated with local staffing additions/departures, health benefits communications, coaching related to performance management, and the reporting and investigation of policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations. This is a fixed term contract role to the end of September 2026 to cover a maternity period. This is an onsite role (based out of Central Birmingham office) with the flexibility to work form home one day per week. There will be an opportunity to work from the London office one day per month. Responsibilities: Ensure compliance to Smiths quality standards and adherence to Division/Group policies (i.e. Code of Ethics, Human Rights, etc.) and procedures. Ensure that all Division/Group polices are the most current version, readily available, and in accordance with local legislation. Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee related policies and procedures. Provide day-to-day guidance and support addressing employment issues as related to Group/Division HR policies and practices, such as supporting managers deal with performance and conduct cases. Able to develop and or recommend new policies and procedures for implementation. Support consultation or communication efforts related employee relations pertaining to organizational or legislation changes. Support the preparation and execution of annual HR calendar programs in the location (i.e. benefits enrolment, performance management, annual incentive payments, merit, etc.). Conduct local training or coaching sessions to employees and/or managers to help support HR initiatives related to employment policies, employee engagement, health and wellness benefits, rewards and recognition programs, performance management (assisting in creating and obtaining employee objectives), and career development. Provide functional support addressing local staffing requirements, new employee onboarding/orientations, promotions, changes in salary, transfers, parental leaves, resignation/termination exit interviews, etc. Support local management addressing reported policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations, and able to professionally manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting, investigation, actions, and closure). Support local talent acquisition requirements by providing guidance, reviewing applications, and interviewing applicants as required. Liaise with the HR Shared Services team to ensure that employee or organizational transactional activities are completed efficiently and accurately within the HR master data system. Proactively encourage employee and manager use of HR Shared Services query systems (i.e. MyHelpdesk) when appropriate, and as an initial means to resolve queries. Support local management with planning and/or organizing Group/Division communication events, team building events, and approved community activities. Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S requirements.