At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver smarter engineering solutions for mission-critical applications, solving some of the world's toughest problems for our customers, our communities and our world. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 15,000 colleagues, based in 50 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity, and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers’ operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170-year history of innovation, and four global divisions, all experts in their field.
Job Description
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated HR Generalist, based from our Hemel Hempstead site or London HQ (hybrid & home working), where you will be responsible for supporting and coordinating a wide variety of site HR activities. This is a part time role where you would be working 3 days a week from our Hemel Hempstead & HQ in London Southwark sites, and 1 day at home.
Working in a small team, you will be the first point of contact for all HR related queries across the full generalist remit, including performance management, employee relations, onboarding, policy/procedure interpretation, organisational design and recognition. You will work alongside the Senior HR Generalist and will liaise with and provide support to colleagues within the Group People Operations function as well as interacting with peers from other global sites. This is a busy and full-on role and requires a robust and resilient HR Generalist, you must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and possess experience of working at all levels in order to deliver results.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide on-the-ground support for employment issues at every stage of the employee lifecycle and implementation of HR policies and practices as well as manage and consult on employee and labour relations.
• Conduct training and development programs; provide compensation/resourcing/talent assessment coaching services to managers.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of relevant HR processes considering existing corporate policies and current legislation.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous improvement in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Ownership of projects on an ad-hoc basis such, annual performance reviews and engagement surveys.
• Liaise with People Operations colleagues to ensure activities are completed and data integrity is maintained within the HR master data system.
• Ensure that all working policies are in place, up to date and reviewed on an annual basis or as legislation dictates.
• Ensure HR compliance to Smiths quality standards and adherence to division/group policies/procedures/ code of ethics.
• Support Arkwright and other scholarships.
The Individual
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or recognised qualification/certification in Human Resources desirable.
• Will accept ‘qualified by experience’ from very seasoned HR Generalists.
• Previous broad HR experience in a manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Previous experience of working within a matrix environment is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and HR management systems.
• Proactive approach and proven experience in continuous improvement and process ownership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage changing priorities.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to plan own work within agreed deadlines, meeting objectives in specified time frame.
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills.
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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