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At The HR Booth, we work in partnership with our clients, taking great care and attention to understand their business, culture and people. We offer commercial advice and solutions, supporting SME businesses across Scotland and the UK in many sectors and industries, supporting all aspects of HR.
Our clients include growing and aspiring organisations with a range of sectors including manufacturing, technology and construction, as well as family businesses, charities and social enterprises and other SME organisations across many sectors. Our clients vary in size, some as small as 10 people, and others employing several hundred.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time HR Generalist to join our friendly team. The HR Generalist role is a dynamic, client‑facing role suited to an individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality HR support.
You will play a key role in advising clients on a wide range of employee relations (ER) matters, providing practical advice while ensuring full compliance with current employment legislation. You will navigate complex HR processes, providing advice and guidance to our wide range of clients. It is therefore imperative that you have a strong understanding and proven experience of ER casework, particularly in Investigation, Disciplinary, Grievance, Redundancy, Short‑Time Working processes and Absence procedures.
The Role
1. Support clients on a range of HR and ER subjects, including performance, absence, conduct, disciplinary and redundancy.
2. Support clients on ER casework in a timely and effective manner.
3. Make recommendations to clients on their HR practices.
4. Review Employee Handbooks, Contracts of Employment and policies and procedures, making recommendations for improvements.
5. Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted HR advisor.
6. Manage long‑term sickness absence cases for clients, including organising occupational health referrals and follow‑up.
7. Manage multiple cases and priorities simultaneously.
8. Hold a UK driving licence and be prepared to travel to client sites as required, in line with business needs.
9. Deliver training on a range of HR subjects, including how to conduct effective investigations, manage performance and handle difficult conversations.
About You
You will want to make a positive difference to our clients and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment where flexibility and variety are expected.
* Provide expert HR advice to clients on a variety of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance issues.
* Manage ER casework from start to finish, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Build strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted HR advisor.
* Support clients in navigating complex and sensitive workplace issues with confidence and professionalism.
* Deliver clear, pragmatic advice aligned with employment law and best practice.
* Work efficiently within a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple cases and priorities simultaneously with ease.
* Maintain accurate records and documentation for all casework.
* CIPD Level 3 (or above) qualification essential.
What we offer
We are a small and friendly team and we offer good learning opportunities, flexible hours, hybrid working, support with professional training where appropriate, an Employee Assistance Programme for our team and their families, private health care from day one, a company pension scheme via our salary exchange scheme and access to your own electric vehicle via salary exchange. Our team also enjoys time off to support volunteer projects (e.g. nature, supporting young people with employability skills), access to hundreds of global retailer discounts, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, 30 days annual leave, an extra day off on your birthday, Wellness Wednesday and paid time off for ‘moments that matter’.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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