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HR Generalist (12-Month Contract)

Starting January | Full-Time | Fast-Paced Environment

If you’re 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.

We’re looking for a confident, people-centred HR Generalist who’s 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 it’s on a job description, but because you genuinely like helping people grow — you’ll 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. You’ll 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 that’s proactive, not reactive.

What You’ll 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!

It’s fast-paced — people will be in and out of your door.

It’s hands-on — this isn’t a remote policy-writing role.

You’ll need to switch between operational tasks and project work quickly.

If you enjoy the buzz of a busy site and hate being bored, you’ll be absolutely fine.

What’s 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 you’re 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. Let’s see if this could be a great fit for your January start.

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Bea Ukaye