Location & Role
Location: Hazelwood, UK
Work Pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day flexible
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
How You’ll Make an Impact
As an HR Generalist, you will provide end-to-end HR support for the Hazelwood site and wider UK population, working closely with site leaders, managers and HR Partners. Working within the regional HR operating model, you will coordinate with Regional Leveraged Services and the Regional Talent team to deliver consistent employee experience, ensure policies and processes' compliance, and maintain accurate people data and reporting. The role includes core employee lifecycle activities (onboarding through exit), day-to-day advisory support, coordination of employee relations activity, and continuous improvement of local HR processes.
Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end HR support for the Hazelwood site and wider UK team.
- Collaborate with managers and HR Partners to provide a consistent employee experience.
- Coordinate employee lifecycle activities, from onboarding through exit.
- Advise on HR policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
- Support employee and labour relations, investigations, and union negotiations.
- Manage gender pay gap reporting and develop action plans.
- Coordinate Early Careers programmes (apprenticeships, placements, work experience).
- Manage immigration compliance and provide guidance on visa-related queries.
- Analyze Occupational Health data, maintain external portal access, and collaborate with HSE.
- Act as Data Controller, ensuring GDPR compliance and accurate employee records.
- Provide audit support and deploy regular HR reports and analytics.
- Lead or participate in HR transformation projects and process improvements.
- Contribute to wider HR and business projects for Lubrizol UK/Europe/Global.
- Some travel may be involved within UK.
Required Qualifications
- CIPD qualified (or working towards), and/or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of generalist HR experience in a manufacturing or operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR processes.
- Proven ability to partner with HR teams, COEs, and stakeholders for consistent delivery.
- Customer-focused with a strong service mindset.
- Strong organization, time management, and digital capability (Microsoft 365, HR systems).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HR transformation projects and HR project management.
- Knowledge of employee benefits.
Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in the office, on-site, or remotely. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Working at a hybrid office site with ergonomic standards.
- Use of digital tools and HR systems.
- Participating in on-site or remote meetings and projects.
- Adhering to rigorous safety and compliance protocols.
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to support your well‑being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits
- Work in a respected, industry‑leading multinational company within Berkshire Hathaway.
- A culture of accountability, empowerment, inclusion, and diversity.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development, learning, and global career mobility.
- Meaningful work contributing to sustainable and innovative chemical solutions.
