Derby | up to £38,000 + Benefits | 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Home

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys the independence of a standalone role?

Our client is looking for a proactive, down-to-earth HR Generalist to lead the people function at their Derby site. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be the "go-to" person on the ground, supporting a dedicated workforce in the Rail industry. This is a role for someone who loves variety; one hour you might be coaching a manager through a performance matter, and the next you might be driving a project to improve staff engagement.

You will have true ownership of the HR lifecycle here. We aren't looking for someone to just process paperwork; we want a partner who can:

• Support Managers: Act as a trusted advisor on day-to-day people matters, from wellbeing and attendance to conduct and performance.

• Improve the Journey: Take charge of the new starter experience, making sure every person joining the team feels welcome and prepared from day one.

• Use Data for Good: Keep people data (HRIS) accurate and use it to spot trends, like identifying opportunities to improve retention or support mental health.

• Drive Projects: Work with the Head of HR on meaningful initiatives, such as system updates, training programmes, or culture-building activities.

• A People Person: You have high emotional intelligence and can build rapport with everyone, from the engineering teams to senior leadership.

• HR Experience: You've worked in a generalist role before (ideally in a blue collar working environment) and feel confident handling simple ER cases independently.

• Knowledge: You have a solid grasp of UK employment law and are likely CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working toward it).

• A "Can-Do" Attitude: You're happy to roll your sleeves up with admin when needed, but you always keep the bigger picture in mind.

We know HR is a demanding role, so our client make sure you're looked after.

• Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on your experience.

• Holiday: 25 + 8 days holiday and flexibility to work 1 day a week from home

• Perks: Electric car scheme, employee discounts, and long-service awards.

• Development: An employer that is committed to your growth and will support further qualifications or career development courses.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floorto boardroom.

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