Human resources generalist

Our Client a well established global manufacturer are looking for a HR Generalist to join their business in Tamworth, UK on a 12 month agency contract basis. The company has over 60 years' experience providing precision-engineered products in industrial applications with its internationally recognised brands sold in over 90 countries across the world. The European division of the company is headquartered in Ireland, with additional operations in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and the USA. The HR Generalist (UK) provides operational HR support across the business unit primarily, within a multinational structure. The role ensures local HR practices comply with local employment legislation while supporting alignment with global policies, systems, and people strategies. The position partners with regional HR teams and local leadership to deliver consistent, people focused HR solutions.

Key Responsibilitie

sEmployee Lifecycle Managemen

• tSupport recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes in coordination with global HR team
• sAdminister employment contracts, probation reviews, and employee documentation in line with Irish employment la
• wManage exit processes and conduct exit interview

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Employee Relations & Case Manageme

• ntAct as a first point of contact for employee relations queri
• esAdvise managers on disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management matte
• rsSupport investigations and hearings as requir

ed
Compliance & Pol

• icyEnsure HR policies comply with local employment legislat
• ionMaintain employee data in compliance with EU GDPR and corporate data governance standa
• rdsSupport internal compliance reviews and aud

its
Compensation, Payroll & Bene

• fitsSupport payroll administration, statutory leave, and benefits coordina
• tionAssist with benefits administration, including pension schemes and statutory leave entitlem

ents
Performance, Learning & Engag

• ementSupport performance review cycles and career development initia
• tivesAssist with learning, training, and employee engagement programmes aligned with global HR prior
• itiesPromote a positive, inclusive workplace cu

lture
Reporting & Stakeholder Collabo

• rationPrepare HR metrics and management reports for local and regional stakeh
• oldersWork collaboratively with regional and global HR teams to ensure consistency of HR pra

ctices
Skills & Exp

• erienceAbility to operate within a matrix, multi-country HR st
• ructureStrong communication, advisory, and organisational
• skillsStrong understanding of employment law and HR best p
• racticeExperience supporting employee relations in a corporate or multinational envi
• ronmentExperience working with HRIS pl

atforms
Education & Qualif

• icationsBachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or relat
• ed fieldCIPD qualification or equivalent (pr
• eferred)Continuous professional development in employment law (preferred but not es

sential)

• Benefits:On-sit