HR Generalist

Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Berry Recruitment

Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a dedicated and experienced HR Generalist to join a well-established organisation in Wallingford within a standalone role.

Role: HR Generalist (Standalone Role)Salary: 47,000 – 50,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Wallingford

Hours: 09.00-17.30 (37.5 hrs per week)

Our client is a forward-thinking and respected organisation based in Wallingford, known for their commitment to innovation, collaboration, and people-first values. With a strong reputation in their sector, they pride themselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

As the standalone HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the HR agenda – supporting leadership and employees across all areas of people management. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business where your expertise and initiative will make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Generalist:

• Manage the full employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding through to employee relations, performance, and offboarding.
• Act as the first point of contact for all HR matters, providing professional advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Maintain and update HR systems (Cezanne HR), ensuring compliance with GDPR and data accuracy.
• Draft and issue employment contracts, offer letters, and HR policy updates in line with UK employment legislation.
• Coordinate and verify payroll data each month, ensuring timely and accurate submission.
• Oversee employee benefits including pensions, healthcare, life assurance, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Lead on learning and development initiatives, including tracking training, CPD, and professional development plans.
• Review and develop HR policies and processes to promote best practice and efficiency.
• Prepare HR analytics, metrics, and reports for leadership review and decision-making.
• Support employee engagement and wellbeing strategies to drive a positive culture.
• Office Management & Operations:
• Oversee office administration and day-to-day operations to maintain a well-run workplace.
• Liaise with suppliers, facilities contractors, and service providers, ensuring value for money and service quality.
• Manage office health & safety procedures, compliance documentation, and risk assessments.
• Ensure internal systems and documentation are up to date, secure, and easily accessible.
• IT & Systems Coordination:
• Act as the main contact for the company’s external IT provider.
• Manage IT hardware and software allocations, ensuring smooth setup for new starters.
• Support digital improvements, including HR system enhancements and SharePoint management.
• Monitor data protection and cybersecurity compliance within HR operations.
• Employee Engagement & Events:
• Plan and deliver internal events, including the annual Summer Celebration, Christmas Party, and team-building days.
• Promote inclusion, collaboration, and engagement through well-organised initiatives and communication campaigns.
• Manage event budgets and logistics, ensuring successful and memorable company experiences.

About You:

• CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a broad HR Generalist role, ideally within a standalone capacity.
• Thorough understanding of UK employment law, HR policies, and best practice.
• Confident managing employee relations, performance, and development conversations.
• Experience with HR systems (Cezanne HR preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-focused, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• A genuine team player who thrives in a collaborative and people-centric environment.
• Discreet, confidential, and trusted to handle sensitive information appropriately.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification we’ve listed. If your experience looks a little different but you believe you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information and to apply, contact the Oxford branch of Berry Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.