Part Time HR Generalist in Crewkerne

Job Title: Part-Time HR Generalist Salary: £18,000 - £20,500 (for 21 hours per week) Location: Crewkerne, Somerset Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (3 days per week, 21 hours total) We are working on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced HR Generalist to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established business that values people, culture, and performance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting HR operations and providing generalist support across a range of HR functions. You\'ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, contributing to the continued development of a positive workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support end-to-end recruitment and selection processes Manage agency worker relationships and maintain recruitment records Support onboarding and induction activities Assist with talent and performance initiatives to enhance productivity Support absence management and work closely with the Occupational Health provider Administer processes related to maternity, retirement, and other employee lifecycle events Coordinate training and development administration (LMS system) Assist in delivering well-being initiatives and employee engagement surveys Provide HR metrics and reporting, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with GDPR Support grievance and disciplinary processes as required Work collaboratively with Health & Safety teams to support EHS initiatives Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the HR function About You To succeed in this role, you\'ll need to be an approachable and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and supporting people at all levels of the business. Essential Criteria: Proven HR experience in a generalist role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities Able to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion Desirable: CIPD qualified or currently studying towards Experience using HR systems (e.g. Talent Central or LMS platforms) Familiarity with continuous improvement or lean methodologies #INDASH25