HR Generalist

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Robert Half LTD are working with an established and forward-thinking business who are seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role is 30 hours a week and offers a flexible, remote-first environment, valuing autonomy and output over traditional working patterns.

The full-time salary equivalent is £35k-£40k DOE.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Advisory: Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and provide advice to managers on employment terms and best practice.
• Recruitment: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including drafting job descriptions, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding and inductions.
• Payroll: Manage monthly payroll activities in collaboration with an external provider and submit pension details. Ensure staff receive accurate pay and benefits.
• Policy Development: Review and update HR policies in conjunction with senior leadership.
• Training: Deliver workshops or training sessions to internal staff.
• Research & Analysis: Conduct HR research and data analysis to support reports, policy development, and service improvement.
• Project Work: Lead and contribute to HR projects such as induction improvements, salary benchmarking, recruitment reviews, and process enhancements.
• Line Management: Supervise and support the HR Assistant.

About You

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role
• Working knowledge of payroll processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Analytical mindset with experience in data interpretation and reporting
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential

What\’s On Offer

• Fully remote working with no core hours – flexibility to work around life
• Health and wellbeing support
• Enhanced employer pension contributions and life insurance
• Comprehensive leave policies, including enhanced family and sickness entitlements
• Volunteering day allowance
• Tailored home-working equipment

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Human Resources Services

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