HR Generalist

Based in the North (Base hub is in Middleton/Manchester but you will be requested to travel throughout the area) - Field Based

£37K + car allowance

⏰37.5hrs -Mon- Fri 

Are you a dedicated HR professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing company?

Join our team at Securitas as an HR Generalist, where you'll play a crucial role in managing human resources functions across multiple locations. This role is essential for overseeing and driving effective Recruitment processes, TUPE mobilisations and supporting Employee Relations to foster a positive and compliant workplace culture.

 Why Join Us?

At Securitas, we value integrity, vigilance, and helpfulness, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, join a business that prides itself in placing its employees at the core of it’s work. Enter a vast and growing world of Security, delve into our extensive employee network groups, and find yourself at Securitas.

Benefits:

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

• The HR Generalist will manage the end-to-end recruitment process for specialist roles.
• Work with hiring managers, the HR Generalist will identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Maintain an up-to-date pipeline of candidates and build a network of potential hires.
• As our new HR Generalist you will need strong relationships with Recruitment Admin Team to maximise on operational efficiency.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and feedback, adhering to the outlined processes
• Support interviews for senior management roles.
• Build relationships with both Clients, Branch management and key stakeholders.
• Manage a redeployment list to retain employees during TUPE and reorganisation processes.
• Lead recruitment campaigns and draft job adverts as required.
• Escalate recruitment issues to recruitment management accordingly.

 TUPE Mobilisations:

• Lead and manage the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Conduct due diligence, consultation, and communication with affected employees.
• Collaborate with management and legal advisors to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Provide support and guidance to both incoming and outgoing employees during the mobilisation process.

 Employee Relations (ER):

• Manage concerns and complaints raised through the company whistleblowing platform by conducting thorough investigations and cultural assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Support the management of long-term sickness (LTS) and flexible work cases.
• Facilitate Supporting Abilities Passports with employees and managers.
• Manage reorganisation processes.

Other Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate understanding and engagement with the Securitas Core Values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.
• Recognise risk within the workplace and consider safety a priority, complying with relevant policies, procedures, and training.

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience in recruitment (preferred internal/volume)
• Proven experience in a HR Generalist role, with strong experience in TUPE, and employee relations.
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel to various locations as required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

 Desirable:

• CIPD qualification or equivalent is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Health & Wellbeing

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
• Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development

• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
• Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back

• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org