InstaStaff are currently supporting a leading retail and distribution company with the recruitment of their new HR Generalist

As the HR Genralist you will be supporting 3 sites across the North Birmingham area, and will be an intricate part in an evolving team, to fully support the HR function throughout the business.

Experience within the retail or warehouse sector is required. Knowledge and involvement required with disciplinaries, undertaking investigations, getting witness statements, disciplinary meetings,flexible working and  issuing an outcome and right to rep in meetings. 

Additionally, the HR Generalist will be advising Managers on the process and throughout. Also dealing with redundancies and consultations , understanding and involvement in these processes.

A CIPD qualification is required for this role.

The duties of the HR Generalist will include:

Maintaining all HR systems, ensuring all data and records are accurate and up to date
Reporting data and creating excel spreadsheets
Writing and creating job descriptions and specifications
Writing and creating job adverts
Checking application forms and shortlisting CVs
Interviewing and selecting candidates
Liaising with recruitment agencies
Issuing offer letters and staff contracts
Liaising with hiring managers
Dealing with new starters and first day inductions and new starter information
Managing the HR inbox
Dealing with starters and leavers
Attending meetings including disciplinary and grievances
Organising HR documents in preparation for meetings
Advising employee and line managers on all HR related queries
Liaising with payroll regarding relevant employee information
Supporting in revising company policies and procedures, including the company handbook
Respond to reference requests
The ideal HR Generalist  will have:

Previous experience within a similar role
A CIPD qualification
Knowledge of the full recruitment and selection process
Excellent knowledge of EXCEL
Excellent organisational skills
Up to date knowledge of HR legislation
The salary for the HR Generalist will be circa £34,000

Hours of work for the HR Generalist will be 38 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4pm

Benefits of the HR Generalist  include, 30 days holiday including bank holidays, 50% employee discount, health cash plan, employee assistance program, pension