Calex UK Ltd is a specialist training and consultancy provider working with leading automotive manufacturers. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a skilled and proactive HR Lead / Generalist to support one of our client contracts. Are you a confident HR professional with strong knowledge of UK employment law and a passion for leading HR operations, if so we want to hear from you! This is a hands-on, autonomous role where you’ll lead HR activity across the contract, ensuring legal compliance, supporting managers, and driving a positive employee experience. You’ll report into the Calex HR Manager and work closely with the Contract / Partnership Manager, to align HR support with operational needs. Key Responsibilities · Lead HR operations on the contract, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies · Support and coach managers on employee relations, performance management, absence management, and disciplinary processes · Manage recruitment end-to-end: advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, referencing, onboarding, and safeguarding checks · Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, including new starters, leavers, probation and appraisal tracking · Administer and maintain the HR system (CIPHR), ensuring data integrity and timely reporting · Collaborate with the Contract / Partnership Manager to understand operational priorities and tailor HR support accordingly · Work closely with the Calex HR Manager to ensure consistency with wider HR strategy and policy development · Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive working culture in line with Calex values · Coordinate company equipment allocation and maintain logs for new starters · Build and maintain skills matrices and competency records · Contribute to wider HR projects and support the development of new policies and procedures About you · Proven experience as a HR generalist, ideally in a standalone or contract-based role · Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practices · Confident in leading on HR compliance and advising managers on complex employee matters · Experience with recruitment, onboarding, safeguarding, EDI, disciplinaries, redundancies, TUPE, and absence monitoring · Familiarity with HR systems (CIPHR preferred) and strong IT skills · Excellent communication skills with a proactive, credible, and caring approach · Ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and adapt to changing demands · Ideally CIPD qualified or working towards it At Calex, we are more than just a team. We are a growing company that cares deeply about our people. We value innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. Our company culture is built on being: · Caring and Supportive · Open and Honest · Welcoming and Inclusive · Collaborative and Inspiring · Enjoyable & Rewarding · Flexible & Adaptable · Accountable & Reliable · Healthy & Sustainable Underpinned by our business principles: Partnership, Innovation, and Quality. If you are passionate about HR and ready to lead with confidence, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your up-to-date CV and cover letter stating why you feel you would be suitable for the role. Salary & Benefits: £40,000 per annum, car / car allowance, 25 Days Annual Leave, Calex Employee Benefits Packages (Inc Private GP and Healthcare Services, High Street Discounts, Discounted Gym Memberships and on Demand 24 Hour Wellbeing Service (Counselling and Advice), Life Assurance, Pension, optional private Healthcare cover. Contract: Permanent / Full Time Working Hours: Monday to Friday / 40 hours per week Place of Work: You will be based mainly in the Coventry / Daventry area. There will also be times when it may be necessary to work from alternative locations, e.g. Milton Keynes or one of our offices in Abingdon on Slough. Pre-employment Checks: Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated referees, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check. Employment: The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com). Visa Sponsorship: Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsorship for this specific role. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: Up to £40,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Store discount Ability to commute/relocate: Coventry CV3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person