HR Generalist

Knaresborough, Yorkshire
Hays
HR Generalist

HR Generalist
Permanent, Full-Time but part time may be considered.
Hybrid (4 Days Office / 1 day from home)
Hays HR are currently supporting a client in Knaresborough with the recruiting of a standalone HR Generalist. This role will take responsibility for developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy while overseeing all HR and staff matters.
Duties and responsibilities will include:

Key point of contact for all HR and staffing issuesDevelop, monitor and implement HR strategies, systems and initiatives across the business which are aligned with the overall business strategy.Provide general HR advice to the Senior Management Team, balancing the company’s obligations and commercial aimsSupport current and future business needsMonitor employee turnover and introduce initiatives to maintain employee turnover at an acceptable levelWork with the senior management team to create a strategy for succession planningEnsure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date with industry best practice, rolled out and understood business wideOversee employee relation issues and providing advice and guidance on the correct management of such issues to protect the business from grievances/claimsOversee the management of all disciplinary and grievances, organising, attending and minuting meetings, as requiredOversee the production of and continuously review all HR documentation (to include offer letters/contracts/role profiles/change of terms/salary increases)Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance across the businessOversee changes to pay & progression plansOversee all recruitment and selection campaigns; liaise with recruitment agencies, review applicant CVs, organise interviews, participate in interviews, as required and arrange appropriate candidate testing as part of the interview processOversee all new starter inductions/ onboardingEnsure individual HR files are kept up to date and accurateOversee, and support line managers, with the management of sickness absenceWork with training and development to develop and ensure implementation of an induction and ongoing training/coaching programmes for all employeesOversee administration of payroll (in conjunction with finance)Keep up to date with developments in HR practice and UK employment legislation by attending courses, webinars and reading industry updates etc.

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