Role: HR Specialist
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Coventry
Permanent, full-time
Role Summary
The HR Specialist will deliver hands-on HR support to both leadership teams and employees, ensuring a consistent and compliant approach to people management across the site. As a key point of contact, the HR Specialist will provide pragmatic guidance, combining a strong understanding of employee relations with commercial awareness and a people-centric mindset.
In this HR Specialist position, you will contribute to the effective delivery of HR processes, support operational performance, and help embed best practices through continuous improvement and consistent policy application.
Role & Responsibilities
Assist with recruitment activities in partnership with Talent Acquisition, ensuring governance and approvals are adhered to
Support managers in the effective use of HR systems, promoting accuracy and compliance
Guide on performance-related matters, including setting expectations, delivering feedback, and managing improvement plans
Take ownership of long-term absence cases, working towards sustainable return-to-work solutions
Coordinate employee lifecycle processes such as leavers, family leave, and other absence types
Contribute to organisational change programmes, including restructuring and redundancy processes
Act as a primary HR contact for managers and supervisors, offering advice and escalating where appropriate
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the HR function
Ensure payroll-related inputs are processed accurately and within required timeframes
Maintain employee data and records in line with GDPR and applicable quality standards
Assist with HR-led initiatives, including engagement, talent development, succession planning, and reward activities
Generate HR reports, review data insights, and highlight trends to support decision-making within the HR Specialist role
Requirements Of The Role
Demonstrable experience within a generalist HR role, ideally operating in a matrix environment
Relevant qualification in HR, Business, or Management, CIPD qualified or working towards, or equivalent practical experience
Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and data protection requirements
Experience managing employee relations cases and supporting change initiatives from start to finish
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Forward-thinking approach with a focus on continuous improvement
Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Comfortable working with HR systems and digital tools
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