HR Generalist (Maternity Cover) in Stoke-on-Trent

Join Our Team We're looking for a part-time People & Culture Generalist to join our team in a fast-paced environment, on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a key role where you'll help deliver a high-quality HR service across the business. You'll support managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle and help build positive working relationships and a strong workplace culture. If you're an experienced HR professional who enjoys giving practical advice and finding solutions to everyday challenges, we'd love to hear from you. Hours of Work 30 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm (30-minute unpaid break) Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Salary £26,400 per annum (£33,000 FTE) Start Date End of November / start of December 2026 Contract Length 12-15 months About the Role Working closely with the People & Culture Manager, you'll advise managers and employees on a range of HR matters. You'll make sure policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation. You'll support employee relations, welfare, flexible working and occupational health. You'll also keep accurate records, track key performance measures and help improve how the department works. The role is based at our Orme Street site, with occasional meetings, off-site training and travel to other Company locations. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees. Support the People & Culture Manager with employee relations matters, including disciplinaries and redundancy. Assist with disciplinary meetings and return-to-work reviews, escalating concerns where appropriate. Promote wellbeing and support welfare, flexible working and occupational health activities. Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and documentation. Produce and review HR KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement. Keep intranet and non-commercial website content up to date. Stay up to date with employment law and best practice, ensuring compliance with Company policies. Identify ways to improve processes and the employee experience. About You Educated to A Level standard or equivalent, with a CIPD Level 5 qualification. 3–5 years' experience in an HR role at a similar level. Sound knowledge of employment law, policies and procedures. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word. Highly organised and detail-oriented, comfortable juggling multiple tasks and competing priorities. Self-driven and able to work autonomously, as well as part of a team. Confident advising managers, making decisions and taking action within your level of authority. Approachable and empathetic, able to build strong relationships at all levels. Professional and discreet when handling sensitive information. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits We offer a competitive benefits package, including: Company pension, free pension advice and life insurance. Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Screening and a Health & Wellbeing Programme. Enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave and company sick pay. Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted products and free on-site parking. Employee referral scheme, Long Service Awards, Reward & Recognition Programme, company events and a pre-retirement scheme. Casual dress. Why Join Us? You'll join a supportive, professional team where people, teamwork and continuous improvement are valued. This varied role gives you the chance to make a real difference to the employee experience and to the success of the business. If you're passionate about people and enjoy solving problems, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ