HR Generalist

Your new company
Successful family-owned business who have had growth every year since covid are looking for an HR Generalist to come in and report to the Group HR Director and assist him in all aspects of the employee life-cycle.
Your new role

• Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process, including advertising, vetting applications, coordinating interviews, and conducting interviews up to supervisor level. Ensure references and background checks are completed.
• Disciplinary Procedures: Assist with disciplinary procedures up to written warning levels, ensuring compliance with employment law.
• HR Guidance: Provide accurate and timely guidance to managers on HR policy and employment law.
• Work Experience Programme: Develop and maintain a programme with local schools and colleges to ensure a strong supply of apprentices.
• Payroll Activities: Assist with payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely payment of employees.
• Compliance: Ensure pay, conditions, and contracts comply with legal responsibilities.
• Job Descriptions: Create, update, and maintain job descriptions for all employees.
• Staff Counseling: Counsel staff to maintain morale, motivation, and promote the group's culture.
• Quality and Environmental Management: Maintain ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 systems, audit processes, and recommend improvements.
• HR Support: Provide guidance and support on HR policy matters and ensure employees have access to HR information.
• Metrics Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate HR metrics such as staff turnover, absence, and service lengths.
• Absence Management: Implement absence management procedures, monitor data, and participate in related meetings.
• HR Reporting: Monitor, measure, and report on HR issues and development plans.
• Appraisal Process: Manage the appraisal process and conduct appraisals up to supervisor level.
• Pension and Benefits: Manage employee pension and benefit provision.
• HR Development: Liaise with managers to understand HR development needs and ensure they are informed of HR objectives.
• Employment Law Awareness: Stay updated on HR development and employment law, providing interpretation as needed.
• Policy Monitoring: Monitor and maintain company policies.
• Policy Enhancement: Review and enhance company and HR policies in line with legislative developments.
• Training and Development: Manage training, PDPs, certifications, succession planning, and training evaluation.
• Health and Safety: Audit and monitor health and safety performance, maintain risk assessments, and improve health and safety culture.

What you'll need to succeed

• CIPD qualified or studying towards
• Strong employment law knowledge
• Commercially aware.

What you'll get in return

• This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop their HR skills and work with an experienced HR Director.
• 22 days holiday plus BH
• Pensions5% employer contribution
• 4x life assurance.

What you need to do now

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