HR Generalist UK

Become a part of our dynamic and innovative team at WernerCo!

Are you seeking an exciting career opportunity with the world's largest and most well-known ladders, storage, and access equipment brands? Our market-leading products and brands are widely used on job sites across the globe, and our team is dedicated to building relationships, gaining insights, and delivering exceptional customer service. We are seeking team players who are passionate about their careers and eager to contribute to the growth of our organisation. At Werner, we prioritise teamwork, integrity, customer focus, and continuous innovation, and we consider our people to be our most valuable asset. If you want to be a part of our success, we would love to hear from you.

• Manage employee lifecycle administration (contracts, changes, leavers)
• Maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy, including reporting
• Support payroll coordination (inputs, checks, queries)
• Maintain employee records in line with company and legal requirements

• Support recruitment processes, including job postings and interview coordination
• Prepare contracts and offer documentation
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure a smooth employee experience

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees
• Support day-to-day employee relations matters under guidance
• Prepare HR documentation (letters, notes, summaries)
• Ensure timely and consistent HR responses

• Support the rollout and use of HR service tools such as AskHR
• Track and follow up on HR requests to ensure timely completion
• Contribute to improving HR responsiveness and service visibility

• Provide on-site HR support to Burton and wider UK operations
• Work closely with site leadership on HR topics
• Support HR projects (engagement surveys, compliance, etc.)

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Assistant role
• Good understanding of UK HR processes and employment basics
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is an advantage
• Equivalent experience in HR support roles will also be considered

WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.