HR Generalist

Ipswich, Suffolk
Portfolio HR & Reward

Our client has an opportunity for an experienced HR Generalist to join their team on a 15 month FTC (maternity cover).

The HR team is pivotal to how our client supports their employees and manages a seamless experience for them. The postholder in this role will provide effective support across a variety of HR related tasks including some ER case management, therefore it is vital that applicants have experience in this area and knowledge of UK employment laws.

Whilst the role is working with a wider HR team, this role is the only HR Support role based in the Ipswich location, so will suit applicants who have worked in a standalone role before. You will be a key point of contact for staff at all levels and will be required to deliver an efficient and professional service.

What you will be doing

• Prepare job requisitions, offer approvals and job changes for approval within HR system.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle processes including starters / leavers / changes for the permanent and Temporary workforce.
• Prepare contracts, new starter packs and create new electronic employee files.
• Prepare and issue any other documentation needed for the end-to-end employee lifecycle including probation, salary letters, family friendly, internal transfers, change in roles, leavers etc. and contingent worker documents.
• Conduct pre-employment background checks.
• Assist the HRBP where required with any ER matters, including performance management, sickness management, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Manage the maternity/paternity/family friendly processes and documentation from end to end and close liaison with payroll.

Requirements

• Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise tasks
• Experience in a similar role/fast paced HR Environment
• Strong administration skills, with high focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Able to exercise discretion and uphold confidentiality
• Resilience to change
• Good MS Office skills (outlook, word, excel and powerpoint)

Based: Ipswich

4 days office – 1 day hybrid (managers discretion)

Salary: 35,000

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Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.