HR Advisor/HR Generalist

HR Advisor / HR Generalist
Kenilworth - Warwickshire
Salary - DOE
Hybrid Working Following Onboarding
Full Time | Permanent

Macildowie are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing international business to recruit an HR Advisor / HR Generalist to join their people team.

This opportunity sits within a growing international group operating across the technology, fire safety and safety solutions sector, supporting organisations globally through innovative products and services. The business brings together a number of specialist companies across the UK, Europe and the US, offering employees the opportunity to work within a collaborative, international and evolving environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR Officer, Junior HR Advisor or HR Generalist who is ready to take the next step in their HR career. The role would suit someone who enjoys variety, wants greater autonomy and is confident supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle.

The Role

Reporting into the HR Lead, you will support two UK businesses within the group and become a key member of a small, collaborative HR team. The role will have a strong presence at the Kenilworth site, where the business is keen to provide a visible HR presence for employees and managers. You will also support the wider business, working across both sites as required. This is a true generalist role where no two days will be the same.

You will act as a key HR contact for one of the UK business units, supporting managers with day-to-day HR matters, employee relations and wider people activity, whilst also supporting the HR Lead across the broader group.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance cases
• Acting as a first point of contact for managers and employees on day-to-day HR queries
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and UK employment legislation
• Supporting performance management, development plans and people-related conversations
• Supporting recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, screening applications, arranging interviews and onboarding new employees
• Producing HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, variation letters and employee correspondence
• Supporting payroll administration processes across the UK and wider international population
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records, including Workday administration
• Supporting Workday improvements, data accuracy and system processes
• Producing HR reports and management information
• Supporting learning and development initiatives across the business
• Assisting with employee engagement activities and wider HR projects
• Supporting audits, compliance activity and continuous improvement initiatives
• Building strong relationships with managers and employees across both UK businesses

About You

We are looking for someone who enjoys working within a broad, hands-on generalist HR role and is comfortable building relationships across all levels of an organisation.

You will ideally possess:

• Previous experience within a HR Advisor, Junior HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Coordinator or similar generalist HR role
• Experience supporting or managing employee relations cases with confidence
• The ability to work with increasing autonomy, whilst knowing when to escalate
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Recruitment and onboarding experience
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Experience using HR systems and maintaining accurate employee records
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• A practical, commercial and solutions-focused approach
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Experience of Workday, payroll administration and working within an SME or international business environment would be highly advantageous.

This role would suit someone who has gained solid HR generalist exposure and is now looking for a role where they can take more ownership, build relationships directly with the business and develop into a more autonomous HR Advisor / Generalist.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to join a growing international organisation
• Broad exposure across all areas of HR
• The chance to support UK, European and US populations
• Supportive and collaborative HR leadership
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working available following successful onboarding and probation
• Regular visibility across two UK business locations
• The opportunity to take ownership and make a genuine impact within the business

The role will be office-based during the initial onboarding and probation period to allow the successful candidate to build relationships and gain a strong understanding of the business. Hybrid working will then be available in line with the wider business approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond a traditional HR administration position and develop their career within a true HR generalist role, offering autonomy, variety and exposure across a growing international group.