Job Description – HR Generalist
Rate: £23.40 per hour
Location: Manchester
Contract Length: 6 months
Role Purpose
The HR Generalist is responsible for providing first-line support to Line Managers on all people-related matters outside the scope of HR Operations. This includes Employee Relations, HRBP Workday actions, HR-driven interventions, and global people processes. The role ensures consistent, accurate, and proactive HR support across all UK sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Centralised HR SupportAct as the primary contact for Employee Relations matters (disciplinary, performance, absence, and general HR queries) across all UK sites.Provide timely, consistent guidance to line managers on day-to-day people issues.
- People ProcessesDrive annual HR processes such as performance management and the compensation cycle.Oversee HR tasks in Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient data management.
- Data-Driven HR ServicesDevelop tools and generate meaningful data insights for interventions and decision-making.Analyse trends using multiple data lenses and feedback channels.
- Policy Development & ImplementationSupport policy development and continuous improvement of HR guidelines.Ensure consistent application of HR policies across all sites.Help managers and employees navigate and interpret HR systems and processes.
- HR SupportPartner with HR Consultants and Strategic Leads to drive wider strategic people initiatives across the UK.
- Training & DevelopmentWork collaboratively to identify training needs.Support roll-out and delivery of development initiatives for employees.
- Change ManagementAssist with the implementation of HR initiatives, supporting communication and change management efforts.
- Continuous ImprovementIdentify and recommend opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance efficiency.
- Recruitment SupportAct as the initial point of contact for recruitment activities.Collaborate with line managers and recruiters to ensure effective vacancy management.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Significant HR generalist experience across a broad remit.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience managing Employee Relations cases.
- Experience using HR systems (Workday experience preferred).
- Data-focused mindset with experience creating reports and analysing data.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
- Proven stakeholder management capability.
- Fluent English (verbal and written).
Desirable
- CIPD qualified or currently studying toward it.
- Experience working in a global organisation.
Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges
Utilising clear, accessible metrics and data to deliver insights (e.g., engagement, retention of key talent, EVP effectiveness).Navigating complexities within a global matrix organisation.
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