Job Specification
Job Title: HR Generalist (Temporary)
Contract: Temporary
Location: On-site
Salary: £36,000 FTE
Role Overview
We're thrilled to be supporting our client, who urgently require an experienced HR Generalist on a temporary basis to support the delivery of a comprehensive HR service. This is a hands-on role providing practical and proactive HR advice to managers across a wide range of people matters, supporting both operational and strategic HR activity.
Key Responsibilities
HR Advisory & Employee Relations
Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers across absence management, performance management, disciplinary, grievance and capability matters
Support managers to ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation
Attend and support formal meetings, including case conferences, as requiredPolicy, Process & Best Practice
Support the development, review and implementation of HR policies, processes and frameworks
Coach and train managers on the application and interpretation of HR policies and promote best practiceChange & Organisational Support
Advise and support managers through organisational change, service improvement initiatives and restructuring activity
Support the implementation of nationally adopted frameworks, local plans and HR strategiesPeople Data & Insights
Analyse people data (e.g. absence, performance, workforce metrics) and produce meaningful insights to inform decision-making
Provide information that demonstrates trends, value for money and return on investmentStakeholder Collaboration
Build effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders such as Occupational Health, Legal and Finance
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider HR and L&D functions
Person Specification
Essential:
Proven experience in a HR Generalist or HR Advisor role
Strong employee relations experience
Confident advising and influencing managers at all levels
Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environmentDesirable:
CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards)
Experience in a unionised or public-sector environment
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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