Senior HR Generalist
Full Time, Permanent • Peterborough • £40,000 - £45,000 P.A (DOE) + Plus Excellent Benefits!
We are a well‑established, forward‑thinking organisation focused on innovation, compliance, and employee wellbeing. We pride ourselves on creating a positive, high‑performing workplace culture.
A Senior HR Generalist role has now become available to support the delivery and development of the organisation’s people strategy. You will provide a full generalist HR service across the business, partnering with managers to drive best practice, ensure compliance, and support organisational development. This varied and influential role involves operational HR delivery and strategic people initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Deliver end‑to‑end HR support across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, talent development, employee relations, organisational design, and learning & development.
* Act as a key HR partner to managers and employees, providing confident, pragmatic advice and guidance across all people matters.
* Lead on complex employee relations cases: disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management, and redundancy processes where required.
* Develop, review and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring they remain compliant, practical and aligned with best practice.
* Champion a data‑led continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to enhance HR processes and drive efficiency.
* Support and contribute to organisational change, cultural initiatives and engagement strategies that enhance employee experience.
* Promote wellbeing, inclusion and a positive workplace culture across the organisation.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing and coaching managers to improve people‑management capability.
* Ensure HR practices are consistently delivered, legally compliant and aligned with business objectives.
Requirements
* CIPD Level 5 (minimum).
* Proven experience in a HR Generalist, HR Advisor, or HR Manager role or similar.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
* Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
* Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
* Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels.
* Manufacturing or warehousing industry experience (ideal but not essential).
* Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong problem‑solving ability.
* Experience working in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (£40,000 – £45,000 DOE).
* Monday‑Friday working days.
* Enhanced company pension (18% combined).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Life assurance.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Free parking.
Applications from outside the UK will not be considered.
We are an independent recruitment consultancy. If you are interested, please apply or contact our team.
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