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HR Generalist

Salary

£35,000 per year, inc benefits

Location

Burgess Hill, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Human resources

Job ref

X3-1291767

Job posted

Posted 10 days ago

HR Generalist

  • Location: On-site, In-office
  • Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
  • Salary: £35,000 per annum

We are working with a client who is seeking a highly organised, proactive, and professional HR Generalist to manage the day-to-day HR function across the business. This standalone HR role, supported by an external HR consultant, offers comprehensive HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working independently, building strong relationships across all levels of the business and managing a broad range of HR and operational responsibilities.

Day-to-day Duties of the role:

  • Act as the first point of contact for all HR-related matters, supporting managers and employees while ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies and best practices.
  • Manage recruitment processes, including drafting job advertisements, maintaining job descriptions and managing pre-employment documentation.
  • Coordinate employee relations, including advising on HR processes, supporting grievance and disciplinary procedures and managing performance issues.
  • Oversee onboarding activities, deliver inductions and manage the employee lifecycle from entry to exit.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
  • Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in partnership with an external HR consultant.
  • Coordinate training and development activities, maintain training records and support employee engagement initiatives.
  • Manage HR systems, produce HR reports, and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in HR Administration, managing end-to-end HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
  • Experience in handling employee relations cases including grievance, disciplinary, and performance management.
  • Proficiency in using and maintaining HR systems.
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

  • CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation.
  • Experience with TUPE transfers and HR system implementations.
  • Experience in a standalone HR role.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary of £35,000 per annum.
  • 28 days annual leave.
  • Support from an experienced external HR consultant.
  • A collaborative and growing business environment focused on continuous improvement and best practices.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position

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