HR Generalist

About the Role

Based at our manufacturing site in Prudhoe, Northumberland, this full-time (Mon-Fri) permanent Human Resources Generalist role will report to the site HR Manager. Joining our on-site talented and friendly HR team, including Apprenticeship Academy trainers, we want you to bring your acquired knowledge and enthusiasm to support us to deliver the people strategy whilst continuing to develop your knowledge and experience.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk. 

What You Will Do

You will be responsible for:

Supporting and developing local workforce initiatives Monitoring and evaluating HR analytics to prioritise project development Working closely with colleagues on people projects and ensure successful implementation Improving line management capability regarding people matters through effective coaching and guidance Managing D&G casework as required Supporting the Employer Attractiveness and Talent Acquisition team with recruitment and selection activity and promoting Essity as an Employer of Choice Develop talent pipelines by creating partnerships with eg: local schools, & colleges

Who You Are

With a proactive approach to work with effective planning and prioritising abilities, you will have:

Previous HR experience at either Advisor or Officer level, and ideally within a unionised environment Ideally completed or studying towards CIPD Level 5 Experience of working with and developing employee handbooks, policies and procedures Experience of working with HR systems. Essity works with WorkDay, so if you have experience with this HRIS then great, but otherwise we can train you Excellent Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills Accuracy and good attention to detail Professional approach to work, respecting confidentiality Ability to effectively work in changing environment, using your naturally strong communication and listening skills​

At Essity, we want to encourage all to apply and all our applications are reviewed personally by our talent team. 

At Essity, we embrace the individual and recognise the remarkable power that can be harnessed when different ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspective come together. If you apply for a job at Essity, you can be sure that the only criteria we consider for selection is professional experience, qualifications, key job-related attributes and working values.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

More About Prudhoe

Our integrated manufacturing site at Prudhoe is home to 2 paper machines and 7 converting lines, as well as a recycling facility, and IDC. The 24/7 FMCG operation has over 400 personnel ranging from apprentices to senior management. With ongoing significant investment in the plant and infrastructure, this is really an exciting time to come and join us.

Essity kindly but firmly declines direct contact with recruiting and staffing agencies, as well as job advertising sellers.

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Together, we are improving lives, every day.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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