349 Hr jobs in the United Kingdom

HR Advisor / HR Generalist

Location: Alfreton

Salary: 36,000 + 28 days holiday, up to 6% employer pension contribution (6ee+6er)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full time (37.5 hours/week)

Job Type: Permanent | On-site | HR Advisor Role

Overview

Exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established business with a 200-strong workforce. This HR Advisor role focuses on day-to-day HR documentation, policy updates, and supporting line managers to ensure fair, consistent, and compliant HR practices.

Key Benefits

36,000 salary

28 days holiday

Up to 6% employer pension contribution (6ee+6er)

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Single-site role with excellent job security

Key Responsibilities

As HR Advisor, ensure HR activity is fair, consistent, and compliant

Check employees' right to work status

Write and issue job offer letters

Issue employment contracts for new employees

Update existing employee contracts and HR files

Maintain and update HR policies and documentation (e.g., Return to Work, 1:1s, Absence Management, Disciplinary)

Ensure compliance with legislation such as the Employment Rights Act (sometimes this requires support from third party advisors)

Prepare monthly HR reports including headcount, turnover, absence, and disciplinary data

Ideal Candidate

Experienced HR Advisor with a strong understanding of HR policies and procedures

Proficient in issuing employment contracts and employee communications

Capable of updating HR documents and ensuring legal compliance

Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Reference

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HR Generalist

Milton Keynes

Hybrid (3 days in the office & 2 WFH)

Up to 35,000 & bonus

We're on the lookout for a HR Generalist who's passionate about people and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This is your chance to join a close-knit HR team within an SME and help shape the employee experience from the inside out.

What you'll be doing:

• Support with the full employee life-cycle from pre-boarding, to leavers and everything in between
• Be the go-to for HR advice on everything from performance to policies.
• Support recruitment, pre-boarding, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Drive engagement, learning, and development initiatives.
• Keep things compliant, organised, and running smoothly behind the scenes.
• Support with all Employee Relations matters

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a generalist HR Advisor role
• Confident communicator with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong grasp of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards it).
• Detail-oriented, approachable, and ready to roll up your sleeves.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Escape Recruitment Services are supporting our client, a well-established manufacturer based in East Kilbride, recruit an experienced HR Generalist. This is a standalone, office-based role supporting the senior team across all areas of HR and administration, benefiting from specialised HR support from the company's external HR Consultant.

The Role:

• Coordinate recruitment activity, from advertising roles to scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes including inductions, exit interviews and documentation
• Be a point of contact for HR-related queries from staff and line managers
• Maintain employee records and HR systems accurately
• Coordinate and administer staff training activities and records
• Manage employee relations process including investigations, disciplinaies and grievances
• Support employee engagement initiatives and training programmes
• Liaise with an outsourced HR partner to help implement and maintain policies and ensure legal compliance

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a varied HR Generalist position, ideally within manufacturing or engineering sector
• Ideally degree in HR Management &/or CIPD qualified preferred although QBE will also be considered
• Strong attention to detail and confident with confidential data handling
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Familiarity with HR systems and recruitment processes
• A proactive and approachable nature

Are you a proactive, people-focused professional with a passion for building better workplaces?

Our client is looking for a driven and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our team during an exciting phase of organisational development. This is a hands-on, varied role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact - from shaping recruitment processes and guiding employee relations, to supporting strategic HR projects across the business.

You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive HR function that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are ready to take the next step in your HR career, our client would love to hear from you.

You'll be joining a growing HR team, expanding from five to six members, including the Chief People Officer. Together, they are building a high-performing, people-first function that supports over 1600 employees across Ireland.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, value collaboration, and are ready to take the next step in your HR career, we'd love to hear from you. this role could be for you.

What You'll Do

Partnering with managers to deliver consistent, legally compliant, and values-aligned employee relations support;

Supporting compliance with Irish employment legislation and internal policies;

Maintaining and improving HR systems to support efficiency and data integrity;

Managing HR documentation, reporting, and data accuracy to support decision-making;

Providing generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle - from recruitment to off boarding;

Contributing to HR projects and change initiatives, including HRIS implementation and wellbeing campaigns.

What You'll Bring

A third-level qualification in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field;

Minimum 2+years' experience in a generalist HR role;

Strong working knowledge of Irish employment legislation;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - able to build trust at all levels;

High attention to detail, with strong organisational and administrative skills;

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism;

Confidence using HR systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;

A proactive approach - able to take initiative, solve problems, and manage competing priorities.

Why Join?

Here's what you can look forward to:

Meaningful Work - Step into a varied generalist role with exposure to the entire employee lifecycle - from recruitment to retention to transformation.

Supportive Culture - Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth HR team that values empathy, integrity, and professionalism. You'll have the autonomy to make decisions and the backing to grow.

Career Growth - Take the lead on impactful projects, shape evolving processes, and access development opportunities to build your skills and progress your career.

Inclusive Workplace - This business celebrates diversity and are committed to building a respectful, inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong - and can do their best work.

Wellbeing & Flexibility - Committed to supporting your work-life balance and wellbeing through:

Balance Boost Days - Four company-designated early log-offs (3:00pm) annually to recharge

Bank Holiday Fridays - Enjoy an early finish at 3:00pm ahead of every long weekend

Generous Leave - 23 days of annual leave

Wellbeing Initiatives - Ongoing employee engagement and wellness activities

HR Generalist

Location/Hours: Hybrid (On-site and Remote) Monday - Friday 36 hours per week.
Contract Type: Temporary - 4 months
Daily Rate: 232

Key information:

• SC level security clearance is required. Candidates without clearance may be considered if they can obtain it quickly.
• References covering the last three years of employment will be requested.
• This role is within the scope of IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day HR support in line with policies, procedures, legislation, and best practises.
• Collaborate with the HR team and intranet project team to design and populate a new employee lifecycle-focused Intranet.
• Assist in managing bespoke recruitment campaigns, ensuring compliance with Civil Service Recruitment Principles.
• Facilitate participation in the Civil Service People Survey to drive up response rates.
• Maintain HR databases and personnel files, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Prepare payroll for 130 employees and liaise with the finance team on payroll matters.
• Supply regular and ad hoc HR management information, including staffing numbers and turnover figures.
• Coordinate training bookings, maintain relationships with training providers, and monitor training evaluations.

Essential:

• Minimum of 4 years HR experience, preferably in the public sector.
• Familiarity with Civil Service processes and HR activities.
• Proven ability to work across various HR disciplines.

• Strong HR skills with an emphasis on employee engagement.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and versatile HR Generalist to join a growing organisation based in central Sheffield.

Client Details

This role offers the chance to work across the full employee lifecycle, supporting a diverse and engaged workforce in a business that values its people.

Description

• Provide guidance and support on employee relations, performance management, and absence cases
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies
• Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement activities

Profile

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role. If you have HR experience covering Europe that would be beneficial.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Job Offer

• Competitive salary between 29,000 and 32,000
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Central Sheffield location with excellent transport links
• Supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme and employee wellbeing support