HR Generalist

Overview

The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of strategic and operational Human Resources services across the UK Business Unit, as a key member of the UK People & Culture (P&C) Team.

The role will provide proactive and commercially focused HR support to the business, partnering with managers and key stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of HR initiatives, policies and processes across the full employee lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proactive, responsive and commercially focused HR service to the UK Business Unit, working closely with the P&C Manager to ensure consistent and effective HR support across the business
• Develop and maintain strong, credible working relationships with managers and key stakeholders, providing practical HR advice and guidance and building manager capability
• Provide day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, employee documentation, onboarding, offboarding and maintenance of accurate HR system and employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Provide guidance and support to managers on HR policies, processes and employee relations matters, including absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Support employee relations investigations, conflict resolution and the preparation of appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies, procedures and UK employment legislation
• Provide support and guidance to international assignees, ensuring all relevant documentation and processes are completed accurately and within required timelines
• Support the planning and delivery of HR initiatives aligned with business priorities, including Employee Wellbeing, Organisational Development, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement, Performance Management and Recognition
• Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives, including employee engagement programmes, ethical audit requirements and other UK and Group-led HR activities
• Liaise with Payroll and Group Compensation & Benefits to ensure employee queries, changes, documentation, benefits and related HR processes are managed accurately and effectively
• Promote compliance with HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation, while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes and the employee and manager experience

Qualifications

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Human Resources role, ideally within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment; engineering or professional services experience desirable
• CIPD qualified or willingness to work towards this, with good knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR best practice and GDPR requirements
• Strong employee relations experience, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused HR advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders
• Experience supporting HR initiatives and projects across areas such as employee engagement, wellbeing, talent management, learning and development and performance management
• Strong IT and HR systems capability, including Microsoft Office and HR information systems, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credible relationships and engage effectively with employees, managers and stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, results-oriented and highly motivated, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and commitment to delivering a high-quality HR service
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing business requirements
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and discretion, particularly when dealing with sensitive employee matters
• Collaborative and commercially minded, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge and professional HR advice while contributing positively to an inclusive, supportive and productive workplace culture
• Provide a proactive, responsive and commercially focused HR service to the UK Business Unit, working closely with the P&C Manager to ensure consistent and effective HR support across the business
• Develop and maintain strong, credible working relationships with managers and key stakeholders, providing practical HR advice and guidance and building manager capability
• Provide day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, employee documentation, onboarding, offboarding and maintenance of accurate HR system and employee records in line with GDPR requirements
• Provide guidance and support to managers on HR policies, processes and employee relations matters, including absence, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes
• Support employee relations investigations, conflict resolution and the preparation of appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies, procedures and UK employment legislation
• Provide support and guidance to international assignees, ensuring all relevant documentation and processes are completed accurately and within required timelines
• Support the planning and delivery of HR initiatives aligned with business priorities, including Employee Wellbeing, Organisational Development, Talent Management, Learning and Development, Employee Engagement, Performance Management and Recognition
• Support the delivery of HR projects and initiatives, including employee engagement programmes, ethical audit requirements and other UK and Group-led HR activities
• Liaise with Payroll and Group Compensation & Benefits to ensure employee queries, changes, documentation, benefits and related HR processes are managed accurately and effectively
• Promote compliance with HR policies, procedures and relevant employment legislation, while contributing to the continuous improvement of HR processes and the employee and manager experience

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Human Resources role, ideally within a fast-paced and commercially focused environment; engineering or professional services experience desirable
• CIPD qualified or willingness to work towards this, with good knowledge of UK employment legislation, HR best practice and GDPR requirements
• Strong employee relations experience, with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused HR advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders
• Experience supporting HR initiatives and projects across areas such as employee engagement, wellbeing, talent management, learning and development and performance management
• Strong IT and HR systems capability, including Microsoft Office and HR information systems, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credible relationships and engage effectively with employees, managers and stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive, results-oriented and highly motivated, with a strong sense of ownership, accountability and commitment to delivering a high-quality HR service
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing business requirements
• Demonstrates high levels of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and discretion, particularly when dealing with sensitive empl