People Partner / HR Generalist (Interim Contract)
St Albans | Office-Based (5 Days per Week) | Start ASAP
A growing SME based in St Albans is entering an exciting period of change and is looking for an experienced HR Generalist / People Partner to join on an interim basis to support and stabilise the people function.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be the go-to HR contact across the business, working closely with managers and employees to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations during a key phase of growth.
While initially offered as a contract role, there is genuine potential for this to extend or develop into a longer-term opportunity for the right person.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees, providing practical advice and support on day-to-day people matters.
* Ensure the smooth running of HR operations and employee lifecycle processes across the business.
* Maintain and update HR systems, ensuring employee records, contracts and documentation are accurate and up to date.
* Support monthly payroll activities, preparing and collating information relating to starters, leavers, contractual changes and variable pay.
* Manage onboarding, contracts, absence management and general HR administration.
* Provide guidance on routine employee relations matters, including performance, attendance and conduct issues.
* Support organisational change initiatives and help drive a positive employee experience.
* Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation.
* Partner with line managers to provide commercially focused HR support and advice.
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience operating as a People Partner, HR Business Partner or HR Generalist within an SME.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational HR role.
* Experience with HR systems, ideally Employment Hero, although this is not essential.
* Available to start at short notice.
* Able and willing to work onsite in St Albans, five days per week.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Please send your CV to apply.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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