HR Generalist

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The purpose of the HR Generalist role is to support the Director of HR and wider HR team and business in the delivery of day-to-day HR transactional and advisory services, based at the Brackley Head Office.

The HR Generalist will provide comprehensive HR support and guidance across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring best practice and consistency across UK Neighbourly brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide HR advisory support across UK Neighbourly brands.
• Manage employment relations matters, including but not limited to:
• Grievances and disciplinary processes
• Probationary reviews
• Absence and performance management
• Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
• Flexible working requests
• Family-friendly policies and cases
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, interviewing, onboarding, and associated administration.
• Prepare and analyse HR data and statistics using Excel, HRIS systems, and recruitment platforms (e.g. Indeed); identifying trends and producing reports.
• Administer the HRIS system (Workday), including monthly audits and data accuracy checks.
• Maintain HR files in line with data protection legislation and internal data retention policies.
• Partner with line managers on:
• Performance and salary review cycles
• Annual employee engagement surveys
• Undertake general HR administrative duties, including:
• Monthly payroll collation
• Associate of the Quarter coordination
• Drafting HR letters and correspondence
• Circulating and collating exit and stay interviews
• Prepare monthly payroll information.
• Support and deliver ad-hoc HR projects as required.
• Assist with employee engagement activities
• Attend HR seminars and events, making recommendations to enhance the UK HR function.
• Manage internal communications, including updates to the UK intranet.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties within the scope of the role and individual capability.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven background in HR Administration/HR Advisor or HR Generalist with a strong focus on recruitment and HR administration.
• CIPD qualification preferred; however, candidates working toward CIPD or qualified through experience will also be considered.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• HRIS experience, ideally Workday.
• Analytical and reporting skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask, ideally using project management tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence advantageous

ATTRIBUTES

• Flexible and hands-on approach to work.
• Demonstrates discretion, sensitivity, and confidentiality at all times.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable working at pace and adapting to changing priorities.
• Willing and able to travel to other sites as required.

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