Overview
The HR
Generalist will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, people-focused
HR service across the business. Acting as a trusted partner to managers and
employees, the role covers the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR policies,
processes, and practices are applied consistently, fairly, and in line with
UK employment legislation.
This is a
hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, building strong
relationships, and supporting organisational growth through effective people
practices.
Key Responsibilties
Employee
Lifecycle
* Manage end-to-end HR processes including onboarding, probation,
performance reviews, promotions, and exit.
* Ensure accurate employee records are maintained in line with
GDPR requirements.
* Support workforce planning and organisational changes.
Recruitment
& Onboarding
* Support recruitment activities including writing job
descriptions, advertising roles, shortlisting, and interviewing.
* Coordinate onboarding & offboarding processes to ensure new
starters have a positive and engaging experience.
Policies,
Compliance & HR Best Practice
* Support the development, review, and implementation of HR
policies and procedures
* Ensure HR practices align with UK employment legislation and
company values
* Assist with audits, HR reporting, and people metrics
* Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations
matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, and
performance issues
* Support investigations and hearings as required, ensuring
consistency and legal compliance
Learning
& Development
* Support training needs analysis and coordinate internal and
external learning initiatives
* Track training records and support career development
initiatives
Culture
& Engagement
* Support employee engagement initiatives and internal
communications
* Contribute to wellbeing, DE&I, and culture programmes
* Act as a visible and approachable HR presence across the
organisation
Requirements of the Role:
Essential
* Proven
experience in a HR Generalist or similar HR role
* Strong
working knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience
handling employee relations cases
* Excellent
communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong
organisational skills with attention to detail
* Ability to handle confidential
information with discretion
Desired
* CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
* Experience in a fast-paced or growing organisation
* HR systems (HRIS) experience
* Experience supporting change or transformation initiatives
Behaviours & Attributes:
* • Pragmatic and solution-focused
* • Approachable, professional, and credible
* • Confident in providing advice and challenge where appropriate
* • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively
* • Passionate about people and workplace culture