Job Description

We're Hiring: HR Generalist

Location:

Glasgow, Inchinnan, Renfrewshire

Work Pattern

: Full time/Permanent/Hybrid work pattern 4/1


Are you a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact?


We're seeking an experienced

HR Generalist

to join our growing HR team, who will support a wide range of HR services across the employee lifecycle. You will be responsible for delivering a wide range of HR services across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on HR systems (HRIS), employee relations, policy implementation, and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day HR processes, while supporting initiatives that contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities for the HR Generalist will be:

HRIS Management

Act as superuser for our HR system, ensuring optimal use and data accuracy Maintain employee records and generate HR metrics and dashboards Support system improvements, testing, and integrations Provide guidance on self-service HR tools and resolve HRIS queries

Employee Relations

Advise managers and staff on employee relations matters Support investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures Promote open communication and fairness across the organisation

HR Administration

Manage contracts, change letters, and right to work checks Administer leave, absence, and benefits queries including payroll, pensions, and healthcare

Compliance & Policy

Ensure adherence to UK employment legislation and GDPR Assist with policy reviews and audit preparation

Learning & Development

Coordinate training activities and maintain compliance records Support career development and progression frameworks

HR Projects & Initiatives

Contribute to engagement, wellbeing, and D&I programmes Assist with organisational change and restructure processes

We are looking for someone who has a CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification, along with 2+ years' experience in a generalist HR role. You will have strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. Ideally, we would like someone who has experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., PeopleHR, SageHR, Workday) We are a people centric company, and having excellent communication and relationship-building skills is essential. Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a collaborative HR team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about people and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.


Our values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful outcomes for our customers.


Established over 25 years, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world. This success is a result of a continual focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products and in directly supporting customers across the world with industry-leading service and maintenance. With over 20 overseas offices across every continent and over 700 staff globally, Peak is one of Scotland's manufacturing success stories of the past decade.