Human Resources Generalist & EHS Program Lead in Hemel Hempstead

Company Overview

Regal Rexnord is a global leader in sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. Our innovative technologies support commercial, industrial, and residential applications—from HVAC systems and food service equipment to e‐commerce conveyor systems. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and operating across four business segments (Automation & Motion Control, Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Industrial Systems), we are committed to creating a better tomorrow through sustainable engineering and operational excellence.

Role Summary

The HR Generalist and EHS program plays a key role in supporting daily HR and Health & Safety operations within a fast‐paced manufacturing environment. Working closely with production leadership, functional managers, and employees, this role ensures effective workforce management, strong employee relations, and a safe, compliant workplace. This position provides hands‐on HR support across staffing, employee relations, payroll, compliance, and training. It also carries responsibility for coordinating and enhancing Health & Safety processes across the Hemel Hempstead site, supporting a workforce of 50–100 employees. While primarily site‐focused, the role offers opportunities to contribute to regional and divisional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Manage end‐to‐end recruitment for manufacturing roles, including job postings, candidate screening, trade test coordination, and interview scheduling.
  • Create requisitions, post vacancies, coordinate interviews, and conduct reference checks.
  • Lead onboarding and induction programmes, ensuring completion of mandatory training and documentation.
• HR Operations & Employee Relations
  • Maintain accurate and GDPR‐compliant personnel files.
  • Provide guidance to supervisors on disciplinary processes, investigations, and performance improvement plans.
  • Support shift planning, attendance tracking, absence management, and timekeeping accuracy.
  • Assist with the creation, review, and implementation of HR policies and initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies.
  • Maintain accurate employee data in Talent Hub and conduct periodic data audits.
  • Conduct audits of payroll, benefits, and HR programmes, recommending corrective actions.
  • Prepare monthly payroll changes for submission to Finance.
  • Support compensation administration and performance appraisal processes.
  • Maintain HR metrics including turnover, recruitment lead times, training compliance, and absenteeism.
  • Coordinate employee development programmes, including skills matrices and competency training.
  • Provide timely responses to employee HR queries and promote a positive, engaged shop‐floor culture.
  • Organise wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement events, including community volunteering activities.
  • Prepare and distribute internal communications.
• Health & Safety (H&S)
  • Lead the annual H&S calendar, including audits and health surveillance, in collaboration with the regional EH&S Advisor.
  • Coordinate and update risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, and workstation evaluations.
  • Support the Production Leadership team in implementing safe systems of work.
  • Maintain H&S documentation, including policies, machine safety checks, PPE records, maintenance logs, and training files.
  • Coordinate mandatory H&S training and promote a proactive safety culture.
  • Conduct regular workplace inspections across production, warehouse, workshop, and loading areas.
• General
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business priorities.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in an HR Generalist or HR Officer role within manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environments.
• Degree, Apprenticeship, or CIPD qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Understanding of Health & Safety standards (HSE guidelines, COSHH, RIDDOR).
• NEBOSH Level 2 or 3 (or willingness to obtain) is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all organisational levels.
• Ability to manage HR and H&S responsibilities in a high‐activity, shift‐based environment.
• Proficiency with Workday and Microsoft Office.

Key Competencies

• Confident and visible presence on the shop floor.
• Strong organisational and administrative capability.
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
• Problem‐solving mindset with a focus on root‐cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently within a decentralised structure while collaborating effectively with wider teams.
• Strong relationship‐building and communication skills.
• Calm, resilient, and effective under pressure.
• High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Discretionary pay reviews.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas closure).
• Life assurance.
• WeCare employee support package, including 24/7 private GP access and wellbeing services.
• Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience.

Note: Direct applications only; agencies will not be considered at this time.