HR Generalist in Peterborough

HR Generalist (12-Month Contract)

Starting January | Full-Time | Fast-Paced Environment| Fully Site Based

If youre the kind of HR professional who loves variety, thrives in a busy environment, and gets a quiet buzz from making systems run like clockwork this could be your next really good move.

Were looking for a confident, people-centred HR Generalist whos just as comfortable advising on employee relations as they are diving into HR system set-up, configuration, workflows, and process improvements. Someone who can steady the ship, spot what needs tightening, and keep things moving at pace across a busy manufacturing site.

And if you enjoy coaching and mentoring someone earlier in their career not because its on a job description, but because you genuinely like helping people grow youll absolutely thrive here.

The Role

This is a true generalist position covering the full employee lifecycle, day-to-day HR operations, and system-related projects. Youll be the calm, capable go-to for the site, trusted to get things done and keep things compliant, efficient, and human.

You will:

• Lead on HR system configuration, workflow improvements, reporting, and optimisation.
• Manage the full range of generalist HR activities including onboarding, ER, policies, training coordination, and data accuracy.
• Support and coach an HR Administrator, helping them build confidence, structure, and upward momentum.
• Be a visible, approachable HR presence across the manufacturing site.
• Provide clear, concise guidance to managers especially when things feel busy or ambiguous.
• Lead and support people-related projects (systems, process, engagement, development).
• Ensure compliance, documentation, and best practice are tight and consistent.
• Help the team deliver a high-quality HR service thats proactive, not reactive.

What Youll Need

• Strong HR Generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience with HR systems set-up, configuration, troubleshooting, and improving ways of working.
• Excellent communication skills clear, confident, articulate, and able to bring people with you.
• The ability to juggle day-to-day HR tasks with project work without dropping the ball.
• A steady, solutions-focused mindset when things get busy.
• A genuine interest in developing others supporting an HR Administrator should feel rewarding, not draining.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Strong organisational habits, attention to detail, and a love of well-structured processes.

What You Might Not Like

Just to keep it real

• Fully office based – the role is boots on the ground so no hybrid or remote working here!
• Its fast-paced people will be in and out of your door.
• Its hands-on this isnt a remote policy-writing role.
• Youll need to switch between operational tasks and project work quickly.
• If you enjoy the buzz of a busy site and hate being bored, youll be absolutely fine.

Whats in It for You

• A meaty, engaging HR role where your impact is tangible.
• The chance to shape and optimise HR systems that the whole business relies on.
• A supportive team who value clarity, pace, and kindness.
• A great opportunity to lead, influence, and grow someone earlier in their HR journey.
• Variety no two days will look the same.

What to Do Next

If youre an HR Generalist who loves systems, variety, problem-solving, and helping people level up send over your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. Lets see if this could be a great fit for your January start.