HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is a hands-on professional who advises and consults with management and employees on HR-related issues.

**Scope**:Responsible for a broad range of HR functions including but not limited to compensation and benefits administration, leaves of absence, workers compensation, staffing, employee relations, and HR projects and initiatives. The positionwill ensure compliance with all applicable laws, Company policies, and procedures and provide general support with all HR functions.

**Responsibility Areas**:

- Providing support to managers in recruitment, selection, and interviewing as required
- Auditing monthly processes for the UK sites
- Addressing and resolving employee relations issues including conducting investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and redundancies, and partnering with senior managers to make recommendations to determine the appropriate corrective actions.
- Managing and administering leaves of absence, including medical, maternity, paternity, unpaid personal leave, jury service, bereavement, etc. Ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations and will understand and support the Company’s policies andprograms.
- Coordinating all new starters and leaving with Payroll and department managers.
- Managing the sponsorship/work visa process of any international employees as required.
- Providing employee reports to the business as required in a timely manner
- Keeping abreast of HR trends, industry news, and economic trends as they impact the Company and HR function.
- Responding to any employee queries in relation to the employment terms and conditions and payroll, sicknesses, and holidays
- Managing the maintenance and accuracy of all employee records and employee database
- Ensuring compliance with Company policies and procedure
- Conducting exit interview
- Drafting offer letters and employment contracts
- Other HR projects, initiatives, and related duties as assigned.

**Knowledge and Key Competencies**:

- University degree or equivalent work experience/certification such as Professional in Human Resources (CIPD) certification highly desirable
- Previous Experience an HR generalist capacity
- Previous experience on PeopleHR would be an advantage.
- Good knowledge of UK Employment regulations, working knowledge of European Employment regulations; U.S. experience a plus
- Multi-territory experience desirable
- Must be organised, able to multi-task, and manage competing priorities while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanour with all levels of the organisation
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- A forward-thinking, perceptive individual, capable of influencing others and effectively interacting with individuals at all levels of the Company. Excellent customer service and team-oriented
- Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize/multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- An enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment
- Strong internal customer focus, along with a desire to learn all aspects of the business
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to shift priorities based on the organisations’ needs
- Self-motivated and able to exercise independent judgement and make sound decisions, take ownership and accountability, operate with mínimal supervision
- Integrity, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality essential
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, etc.)