HR Generalist

InstaStaff

InstaStaff are currently supporting a leading retail and distribution company with the recruitment of their new HR Generalist

As the HR Genralist you will be supporting 3 sites across the North Birmingham area, and will be an intricate part in an evolving team, to fully support the HR function throughout the business.

Experience within the retail or warehouse sector is required. Knowledge and involvement required with disciplinaries, undertaking investigations, getting witness statements, disciplinary meetings,flexible working and issuing an outcome and right to rep in meetings.

Additionally, the HR Generalist will be advising Managers on the process and throughout. Also dealing with redundancies and consultations , understanding and involvement in these processes.

A CIPD qualification is required for this role.

The duties of the HR Generalist will include:

• Maintaining all HR systems, ensuring all data and records are accurate and up to date
• Reporting data and creating excel spreadsheets
• Writing and creating job descriptions and specifications
• Writing and creating job adverts
• Checking application forms and shortlisting CVs
• Interviewing and selecting candidates
• Liaising with recruitment agencies
• Issuing offer letters and staff contracts
• Liaising with hiring managers
• Dealing with new starters and first day inductions and new starter information
• Managing the HR inbox
• Dealing with starters and leavers
• Attending meetings including disciplinary and grievances
• Organising HR documents in preparation for meetings
• Advising employee and line managers on all HR related queries
• Liaising with payroll regarding relevant employee information
• Supporting in revising company policies and procedures, including the company handbook
• Respond to reference requests

The ideal HR Generalist will have:

• Previous experience within a similar role
• A CIPD qualification
• Knowledge of the full recruitment and selection process
• Excellent knowledge of EXCEL
• Excellent organisational skills
• Up to date knowledge of HR legislation

The salary for the HR Generalist will be circa £34,000

Hours of work for the HR Generalist will be 38 hours per week, Monday Thursday 8.30am 5pm and Friday 8.30am 4pm

Benefits of the HR Generalist include, 30 days holiday including bank holidays, 50% employee discount, health cash plan, employee assistance program, pension