HR Generalist in Wales, Wrexham

Be the HR lead in a thriving engineering and manufacturing business. Are you an experienced HR Generalist or HR Advisor looking for a standalone role where you can genuinely influence a business? Do you enjoy partnering with managers, improving HR processes and supporting employees throughout the full employee lifecycle?

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful, SME-sized manufacturing business based in the Chester/Wrexham area, which forms part of a well-established global organisation. This opportunity offers the perfect balance of working in a close-knit, friendly team while benefiting from the support, stability and career opportunities of a larger international group.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys autonomy, variety and the chance to shape the HR function within a growing manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for delivering a proactive and professional HR service across the business. You will act as the trusted HR contact for managers and employees while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and supporting business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full recruitment and onboarding process
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management
• Preparing contracts, HR documentation and maintaining accurate employee records
• Supporting learning and development initiatives across the business
• Ensuring compliance with UK employment legislation and company policies
• Playing a key role in HR improvement projects, including a current payroll streamlining project
• Supporting employee engagement, wellbeing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with HR reporting and maintaining HR systems

About You

To be successful in this HR Generalist position, you will have experience working in a generalist HR role and be confident supporting managers across a wide range of HR activities.

You will ideally have:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards it)
• Previous HR experience within manufacturing, engineering or a similar industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing recruitment and employee relations casework
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, professional and confidential approach
• The ability to work independently while building strong relationships across the business
• Be commutable to Wrexham, Chester or the surrounding areas

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Excellent company benefits package
• Standalone HR role with genuine autonomy
• Support from an experienced wider HR team within a global organisation
• Opportunity to lead HR projects and influence business improvements
• Stable, innovative manufacturing business with long-term career prospects
• Friendly and collaborative working environment

Apply Today

If you are an experienced HR Generalist, HR BP, HR Advisor or Human Resources professional looking for your next challenge in the local area, we would love to hear from you. Click Apply Now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.