We are working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded manufacturing business that is experiencing sustained growth. With continued investment across operations and people, the business is now looking to strengthen its HR function with the addition of a well-rounded HR Generalist.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where HR plays a key role in supporting both operational performance and employee experience.

As HR Generalist, you will act as a key point of contact for managers and employees across the business, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR support. This is a varied and hands-on role, requiring someone confident in managing employee relations casework while also being able to respond quickly and effectively to the day-to-day demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on a range of HR matters, ensuring best practice and legal compliance
• Manage end-to-end employee relations casework including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues
• Support managers in handling reactive HR issues, offering timely and practical solutions
• Assist with investigations, hearings, and outcomes, ensuring thorough documentation and consistency
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Support recruitment and onboarding activity as required
• Analyse HR data and trends to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships across all levels of the business
• Support wider HR projects aligned to business growth and organisational development

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong background in employee relations and casework management
• Confident in dealing with reactive HR situations in a fast-paced setting
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Able to balance operational demands with a proactive approach to HR
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable

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