Job Description

HR Generalist

Salary:

30,000 - 35,000 per annum DOE

Role Purpose

The HR Generalist will provide hands-on, day-to-day HR support across the business. This role focuses on delivering reliable, efficient HR services, supporting employees and managers, and helping to foster a positive culture. The post-holder will also support internal communications, including newsletters and on-site screens.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Casework

Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from employees and managers. Manage low- to medium-complexity HR cases including absence, performance, conduct and grievance matters, ensuring timely and fair outcomes. Provide clear, confident guidance to managers in line with company policies and UK employment law. Keep accurate, confidential case notes and update relevant systems.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate recruitment processes, including drafting job adverts, shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews and issuing contracts. Support hiring managers with candidate screening and interview administration. Oversee onboarding and induction processes, ensuring new starters have a positive experience. Maintain right-to-work checks and personnel file documentation.

HR Administration & Systems

Maintain HR records, employee files and HRIS data to a high standard. Process contract changes, leavers, probation reviews and employee documentation. Support monthly payroll by preparing accurate changes and updates for approval and preparing month end payroll reports. Produce HR reports when required (absence, turnover, training compliance, etc.).

Training & Development Support

Assist with coordinating mandatory training, booking courses and tracking completion. Maintain training records and remind managers of upcoming or overdue requirements.

Internal Communications

Create and send a monthly or quarterly employee newsletter, gathering content from departments. Manage content for on-site communication screens, ensuring information is accurate, relevant and up to date. Support wider business communications such as noticeboard updates, event announcements and employee engagement campaigns.

Culture & Engagement

Build strong relationships with employees across all departments, offering visible, approachable support. Help organise staff engagement activities, recognition schemes and wellbeing initiatives. Support HR Manager in collecting employee feedback and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Health, Safety & Compliance Support

Assist with maintaining compliance records such as training, inductions and risk assessment acknowledgements. Support the coordination of occupational health referrals and return-to-work meetings. Ensure company policies and procedures are correctly issued, logged and kept up to date.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role. Solid experience handling ER cases with confidence. Strong understanding of core UK employment law and HR processes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport at all levels. Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Comfortable producing written communications such as newsletters or updates. Able to work proactively, manage own workload and meet deadlines. Confidential, trustworthy and pragmatic in approach.

Personal Qualities

Approachable and people-focused. Calm, practical and solutions-oriented. Professional and confident when dealing with sensitive issues. Positive attitude and willingness to support wherever needed in a growing business
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Oldham OL9 9ND: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Human resources: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CIPD (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person