Senior HR Generalist

**12 month fixed term maternity cover contract with a targeted start date of End of August.**

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**Hybrid-Cheltenham, with occasion travel to our Worcester and Hull operations.**

**Salary £40K-£45K and a fantastic benefits package including company bonus and access to our flexible benefits platform.**

Designing award-winning products for our market-leading brands - Mira Showers, Rada and Kohler UK - is our lifeblood. We focus on investment, investing in the best technology and resources available and investing in each and every individual. Put simply, it’s who we are. Whether you arrive at our factories in Cheltenham or Hull, have a visit from a Service Engineer or pick up the phone to our Customer Service team, you’ll instantly see that, no matter our department or location, we all share the same values at Kohler Mira.

From day one you’re part of the Kohler Mira community - a collaborative, forward focused team with a shared pride in our work and commitment to delight our customers, develop innovative products and services and inspire our people (who knew a bathroom manufacturing company did all this?)

But, to get to where we want to be, we are looking for a Senior HR Generalist
- Employee Relations on a 12 month fixed term contract.. **Find out more below**

Our people agenda is focused on driving a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their true selves at work; supporting the development of leading-edge skillsets, building our talent; and maintaining a collaborative workplace culture, with a strong focus on associate wellbeing. We want Kohler Mira to be the “employer of choice”.

Reporting to the Director - Human Resources at Kohler Mira, you will provide comprehensive HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on a wide variety of operational employment related issues.

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**HR Generalist Responsibilities**:

- Point of contact for all ER related matters across the business - Short and Long-Term Absence Management, Investigation, Disciplinary, Grievance issues.
- Supports Managers as required with case management, including active involvement as needed in meetings/hearings.
- Manages roll out of annual Kohler Ethics Training programme across the business.
- Reviews and contributes to company ER policies and procedures in pursuit of continuous improvement.
- Supports HR Manager and Senior HR Generalist at Trade Union meetings as required.
- Reviews current Right to Work in the UK procedures across the business and completes a full file audit. Recommends improvements.
- Support with handling any early conciliation notifications or employment tribunals, working closely with key stakeholders to provide case related documentation and insights.
- Undertake special projects on behalf of Corporate and local Human Resources teams in support of strategic initiatives.

**Skills/Requirements**

This position would suit someone who is hands on, enjoys variety and is motivated to equip leaders for the future. An appreciation of best practice and the added value that HR can provide is essential.
- It is essential to be a relationship builder who can quickly gain credibility and respect at all levels.
- Ideally degree educated or equivalent experience.
- Ideally part CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD, with at least 3 years’ HR advisory experience in a complex business environment.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive (relevant and up to date) understanding of employment law.
- Can independently work through employee relations issues with an awareness of the dynamics of a unionised environment.
- Must be able to work on own initiative, be comfortable with complexity and change, and possess good personal time management skills.
- Demonstrates a customer service approach, whilst continuing to coach managers for the future.
- Demonstrates an ability to push back/ challenge managers in an appropriate way.
- A keen eye for attention to detail.
- Practices self-development and establishes a cycle of continuous learning.

**We can offer you a lot in return**

***At Kohler, you’re not a number, you’re a valued member of our team (or as we like to say, an “associate”). What this means for you, is focused development that is personalised - all of the challenge you desire with all the support you need, as well as global opportunities should you desire. We also offer competitive benefits, including a focus on wellbeing and a genuine commitment to ‘giving something back’ through our Stewardship (CSR) efforts. We believe that our depth of knowledge and breadth of opportunities set us apart and if you believe you’d add something to our team, we’d love to hear from you. You can find out more about our operating philosophy, Believing in Better, here

**About Us**

In the UK, Kohler Mira Ltd. is made up of three market leading brands; Mira Showers, Rada Controls and Kohler Company. Where our brands differ in market position, they are equal in quality, each li