HR Generalist

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HR Generalist
North Leicester
£28,000 - £30,000
12-month FTC
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Looking to grow your HR career with a supportive, hands-on team? I'm working exclusively with a fantastic manufacturing business that's going through an exciting transformation piece and needs extra support in their HR team.

This is a practical, hands-on role covering the full HR lifecycle-from recruitment and onboarding to record keeping, payroll support, and compliance. You'll be the go-to person for HR queries, helping colleagues have a positive experience while keeping everything accurate and compliant.

What you'll be doing:

Managing recruitment admin: job adverts, references, and candidate communications.

Handling new starter processes: contracts, right-to-work checks, inductions, and personnel files.

Keeping employee records accurate and compliant with data protection rules.

Supporting absence management: return-to-work interviews and occupational health reviews.

Monitoring HR data, supporting payroll, and producing timely reports.

Assisting with HR projects and process improvements.

Responding to HR administrative queries quickly and professionally.

What I'm looking for:

CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards).

Strong knowledge of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

Excellent IT skills (MS Office, HR systems).

Knowledge of right-to-work legislation and HR compliance.

Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.

Professional, discreet, and confident communicating with all levels.

Proactive, flexible, and solution-focused with a "can-do" attitude.

Nice-to-haves:

Experience in manufacturing or operational environments.

Familiarity with time and attendance or learning management systems.

Interest in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why this role is great for you:

You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive team where your contribution really matters. This is a chance to develop your HR career, get stuck into meaningful projects, and make a real impact.

Interested? Apply today and take the next step in your HR career!