At Lineage, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions.
Due to increasing demand, we are seeking an HR Generalist to join our supportive HR team at our Heywood depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an HR background who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, operational environment.
About the Role
As an HR Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle and providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the HR function across the UK.
You’ll work closely with HR colleagues, managers, and payroll, gaining exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including employee relations and payroll support.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Manage new starter processes, including right to work checks, offer letters, and contracts
2. Provide administrative support for Employee Relations matters, including disciplinary processes and documentation
3. Coordinate meetings such as appeals and liaise with managers and HR Business Partners
4. Support processes for flexible working, maternity, and paternity requests
5. Maintain accurate HR records, databases, and employee files in line with legislation
6. Produce HR reports (e.g. absence, long-term sickness)
7. Manage HR inboxes and act as a first point of contact for general HR queries
8. Process employment references for current and former employees
9. Maintain HR templates and support monthly HR metrics reporting
10. Assist with payroll processes as part of your development
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and thrives in a busy environment. You will have:
11. Previous experience in an HR Administrator, HR Assistant, or similar role
12. Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and in-person)
13. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
14. High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information
15. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
16. Experience with HR systems is beneficial but not essential – full training will be provided.
What’s in it for me?
17. Opportunity to work with a supportive and collaborative HR team
18. Opportunities to learn and develop, including exposure to payroll
19. Work in a purpose-driven organisation making a global impact
20. A dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
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Why Lineage?
We are a global company with more than 22,000 employees spanning 20 countries and more than 400 locations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America.
At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose; we are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. This means working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of our team, you will be a critical link in the food supply chain.
Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organisation, from the warehouse floor to the office. Our team members are passionate about the impact they make every single day.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from persons regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. At Lineage we also recognise that Ex-Military, veterans, and military families have great experience with transferable skills and core values that can add significant value to our organisation.
Benefits
As a Lineage team member, we aim to provide everything you and your family need to thrive. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, paid time off, skills training, and development opportunities to grow a long and fulfilling career with us – plus generous financial rewards when you successfully refer new employees. This is enhanced by recognition schemes (so that your hard work won’t go unnoticed), plus the chance to make your salary go even further with our cycle-to-work scheme and preferential rates for loans and savings courtesy of a leading credit union.
Your everyday wellbeing is also important to us, so we will provide you with all the protective equipment you need to be safe and comfortable at work, and you will have access to a free 24/7 employee assistance phone line, which offers confidential counselling and advice. With all of this offered against the backdrop of a fun and social environment in which you will be supported by a team who enjoy helping each other in achieving their goals, we are confident you will excel with us.