HR Generalist

PURPOSE OF JOB

Support the HR Team in providing a high-quality and proactive support service to the business, across 3 UK sites(Manchester, Stockton or Leicester), meeting both corporate and statutory requirements, encompassing all aspects of employee relations, employee development and reward, and adding value in support of the Company’s business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND END RESULTS
- Provide guidance and support to Operations colleagues on Human Resource best practice ensuring proactive delivery of HR processes and consistent measurement across the sites.
- Act as the first point of contact for line managers on all HR related issues, in particular:

- Absence Management
- Performance Management
- Capability
- Discipline and Grievance
- Employment Law
- Employee Relations
- Human Resource Policies and Procedures
- Attend cross-site weekly/monthly operations meetings and provide support on HR-related issues, in particular, providing advice and agreeing on actions in relation to absence management and conduct issues.
- Providing advice and guidance to the site leadership team on best practice in Human Resources management, compliance with employment legislation, and internal security and audit procedures
- Work across multi-disciplined Operational teams to lead and influence the delivery of HR policies and procedures, employee satisfaction and employee relations
- Work closely with the site teams, in the development of a performance-driven culture, which encourages individual ownership of results and associate development
- Support the UK HR Team in ensuring that the company remains fully compliant with changes to employment law and practices and that these practices are implemented consistently
- Support the UK HR Team in implementing appropriate actions to raise associate satisfaction levels and ensure regular two-way feedback is undertaken with associates
- Support in ensuring attendance and attrition are effectively managed and reviewed, with remedial actions taken where necessary
- Contribute fully to the business planning process and ensure Human Resources Strategy is aligned to business goals
- Take the lead on complex casework
- Design and delivery of HR Master Class training sessions
- Support and deliver HR related projects
- Support Max (engagement) initiatives at a local and regional level
- Take personal responsibility to understand and comply with all company and client security requirements and policies.

SKILLS
- Excellent knowledge of current employment legislation
- Commercially astute
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation and influencing skills
- Ability to work with employees at all levels
- Ability to support change initiatives, with a good understanding of the principles of change management
- Strong skills in problem-solving, conflict resolution, motivation and negotiation
- Assertive with a can-do attitude
- Attention to detail and ability to work within a fast-paced, highly energetic environment
- Relevant degree or directly related work experience
- Qualified at or studying towards CIPD Level 5
- Experience in supporting a variety of change processes
- Able to make positive contributions towards business improvement and teamwork.
- Highly computer literate

SUPERVISION
- The post holder may be expected to supervise, support and develop other members of the UK HR Team

SECURITY COMPLIANCE

Employees are required to maintain compliance with safety, security, and privacy programs, intellectual property and to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all employees.

ETHICS COMPLIANCE

The Company is firmly committed to conducting business in compliance with the law and other accepted standards of business conduct as reflected in the company's policies. Employees are encouraged to observe the highest standards of professionalism at all times and are expected to adhere to Company policies on ethics and integrity.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- HR Generalist: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CIPD Level 5 or are you working towards it (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Didsbury, M20 2YY