HR Generalist

Edwards & Pearce

An organisation that believes in long-term sustainability investing in advanced technology and building a strong culture and ethical responsibilities.

THE ROLE:
The ideal HR candidate will have a broad operational generalist HR background and excellent business acumen with previous experience working in an operational / manufacturing environment.
This role could be a great opportunity for an HRBP ready to move into a stand-alone HR position responsible for HR. Or experienced HRM who is seeking a stand-alone HR position in a manufacturing environment.

The role covers:-
Building site credibility and developing strong working relationships with key operational site stakeholders
Advising and supporting operational Supervisors and Managers on all ER matters, being able to note take in disciplinaries and also prepared to lead in some instances
Supporting and leading on investigations and disciplinary matters
Keeping UpToDate with all employment law changes and making any necessary key changes to polices required to keep the company compliant at all times
Updating employee files and HR system/database
Management of the recruitment process / dealing with agencies etc
Processing new starters, leavers, completing right to work checks, creating offer letters, contracts, new starter packs etc
Producing monthly KPI/s

THE CANDIDATE:
CIPD 5 – or working towards
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Good business acumen and can show a real interest in the different site duties and business process that staff undertake
Excellent employment law knowledge (up-to-date) and confident dealing with all ER issues
Previous experience writing policies, working closely with operational Managers supporting on “all things HR”
Capable of working in a supportive HR role in a standalone position
Must be able to use own initiative and have good common sense
Ability to be credible working alongside an established site operational leadership team – capable of “thinking on their feet”, bringing solutions to site problems, credible in their role of HR
Strong verbal and written skills
Attention to detail is essential and good organisational skills
Someone who is prepared to complete all tasks necessary to get the job done and who can quickly get credibility and respect across the business
A strong communicator – capable of giving clear guidelines
Solutions focused individual, professional and diplomatic
Previous experience working with blue/white collar environments is ideal
Excellent IT skills (Microsoft packages)

THE COMPANY:
A highly respected successful business looking to expand in the UK

THE CONSULTANCY:
Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.