HR Generalist Location: New Holland, North Lincolnshire
Salary: £28,000£32,000 + bonus (DOE)
Hours: 30+ hours per week (up to 37.5 hours), MondayFriday, 8:30am5:00pm
Contract: 12-month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to manage and deliver a comprehensive, pragmatic, and legally compliant HR service for our site in New Holland. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys working closely with leaders, supporting employee engagement, and driving continuous improvement across people processes.
You will play a key role in providing expert HR advice, supporting managers with people matters, developing effective HR processes and metrics, and contributing to projects that support business growth and employee wellbeing.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced commercial environment and is confident operating both strategically and operationally.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with Directors and management teams to understand business needs and provide timely HR support
Provide professional guidance on all aspects of employment relations and HR best practice
Support managers with sickness absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes
Coach leaders to build capability and confidence in managing people matters
Maintain and optimise HR systems, ensuring accurate and GDPR-compliant records
Deliver HR KPIs and management information to inform business decisions
Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies
Support employee engagement, communication, reward and recognition initiatives (including quarterly newsletters)
Liaise with Occupational Health providers where appropriate
Support apprenticeship programmes and ongoing people development
Assist with recruitment and onboarding alongside the Talent Acquisition Manager
Contribute to HR projects including policy development and wellbeing initiatives
Continuously improve HR services and processes across the organisation
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
CIPD Level 5 qualified (essential)
Minimum 2 years experience in an HR Generalist or HR Advisor role supporting senior leaders
Experience working independently in a fast-paced commercial environment
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
Experience implementing and managing HR systems (Cascade IRIS desirable)
Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience producing KPIs and management reports
Understanding of payroll processes (desirable)
Professional, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality
Strong communication and presentation skills
Solutions-focused with a positive, proactive approach
Personal Attributes
Confident, enthusiastic, and approachable
Motivated and self-sufficient
Flexible and collaborative team player
Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Passionate about delivering value and improving the employee experience
If youre an organised and people-focused HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and growing business, wed love to hear from you.
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