HR Generalist (Employee Relations Focused)

Salary: £37K - £40K + Annual Bonus

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our team in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. This is a true generalist role where you will provide first-line HR advice, support managers and employees, and play a key role across employee relations, recruitment, payroll coordination, and learning & development.

You will work closely with the HR Manager, Line Managers, Finance, and external payroll partners to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant HR practices that support both our people and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Advisory

Provide expert first-line HR advice to Line Managers and employees on absence, conduct, performance, and policy application

Support and, where appropriate, lead employee relations cases, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and legal compliance

Prepare investigation notes, disciplinary and grievance packs, and formal HR documentation

Monitor absence trends, coordinate return-to-work meetings, and support effective absence and performance management

Recruitment & Onboarding

Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities including job adverts, interviews, offers, contracts, and onboarding

Ensure new starters receive a positive and engaging induction experience

Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records, trackers, and metrics

Payroll & HR Administration

Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Payroll Consultant to ensure accurate payroll processing

Act as first point of contact for routine payroll queries, escalating complex issues where required

Ensure timely submission of payroll-impacting HR data including absences, contract changes, and bonuses

Maintain accurate employee records in the HR system in line with GDPR requirements

Learning, Development & HR Projects

Support the coordination and delivery of learning and development programmes, including mandatory training

Maintain training records, track completion rates, and support compliance reporting

Assist with HR workshops, engagement initiatives, organisational change projects, restructures, and consultations

Review and improve HR templates, trackers, systems, and processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

Proven experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced or commercially driven environment

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Experience supporting or managing employee relations cases

Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail

Proactive, resilient, and able to take ownership of tasks through to completion

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels

Confident user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

Desirable

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards)

Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or similar operational environments

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work in a broad, hands-on HR role

Exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects

Supportive team environment with scope for development

Chance to make a real impact on people practices and employee experience

Apply now to be part of a dynamic HR team where no two days are the same.