Human Resources Generalist

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate HR Generalist to join their dynamic team at the European headquarters. This role offers the chance to foster a positive work environment, enhance employee engagement through innovative training solutions, and improve HR systems. You will play a key part in developing training materials, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with company policies. With a commitment to sustainability and a supportive culture, this opportunity is perfect for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in the HR field while enjoying a flexible working environment and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Industry leading Pension Scheme

Excellent training and career development

Life Assurance

Health cash plans

Company Sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Christmas party

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required.
• Proven experience in HR process improvement and systems management.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations and address HR queries.
• Create training materials and conduct workshops.
• Enhance HR systems for efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

HR process improvement

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

CIPD accreditation

Tools

CIPHR

IRIS

Job description

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Brother is a global brand, delivering products and services to customers worldwide with manufacturing and sales facilities in over 40 countries and regions. Since being established in 1908 as a sewing machine repair business, the Brother Group has grown to be at the forefront of innovation in its history of more than 110 years. Underlying all activities is our “At your side” spirit, which always places our customers first.

We do this with a customer-first attitude and commitment to the circular economy, ensuring minimal impact on the environment through our “At your side 2030” vision and environmentally conscious approach.

About BIE

Brother International Europe (BIE) is the European Headquarters of the Brother Group. Working alongside 20 European offices, BIE manages Pan European operations and strategy, ensuring a genuinely unified and customer-centric approach is always adopted. BIE also provides sales offices with support in Product Marketing, Technical and Logistic Services, Environmental strategy and management, IT, Finance, and Administration.

Being Investors in People approved, BIE is committed to the staff at all levels ensuring we optimise our talent and continuously invest for the future.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Brother’s European headquarters in Manchester to for a HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team.

You will support the department in fostering a positive work environment by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This role is responsible for developing and creating video content to enhance employee engagement, improving HR systems, and supporting various HR functions.

Main Tasks

Training and Development:

• Create training materials, manuals, and e-learning modules to address skill gaps and enhance performance.
• Conduct training sessions, workshops on various HR topics.
• Manage the LMS system and improve efficiencies in how we record training, tracking and outcomes.
• To assess the ROI of training being provided and monitor analyse the cost.
• Manage the Apprenticeship framework and promote courses.

HR Systems Improvement:

• Assess and enhance current HR systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement automation tools to reduce manual tasks and improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyse HR metrics and data to identify areas for improvement.
• Researching new methods/solutions to improve day-to-day operations.

Employee Relations:

• Supporting the HR team with various capability investigations, including grievance and disciplinary
• Foster a positive work environment and promote employee engagement.
• Deal with various HR queries throughout the business.
• Responsible for sickness absence reviews and monitoring including long term sickness.

Performance Management:

• Assist in the development and implementation of performance appraisal system.
• Provide guidance and support to managers in managing employee performance.
• Support managers on performance reviews and help managers provide feedback to employees.
• Monitor completion and track none completes

Compliance and Policies:

• Maintain up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.
• Update HR policies and procedures as needed.
• Keep a tracking record up to date of changes
• Create and maintain the structure of policies and procedures ensuring they have consistency

Other Duties:

• Participate in HR projects and initiatives.
• Provide HR administration support.
• Collect and analyse HR data to identify trends and provide insights for decision-making and strategic planning
• Assist in organising HR events and activities.
• Manage HR internal comms

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CIPD accredited (full or part)
• Proven experience in HR process improvement and systems management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in HR software and systems (e.g., CIPHR, IRIS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and legal requirements

Why work for Brother?

When you join Brother, you join a company steeped in history where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed. Retaining the small family feel is something we take great pride in, and no matter where you work, employees are given the tools needed to shine and are supported to build long, successful careers that often span decades. Our "At your side" approach extends to everything we do, and we are proud to have created an inclusive workspace that welcomes everyone that wants to thrive.

You are also joining a company committed to people and the planet. "At your side 2030" is the message that underpins our vision for the future. Brother has been leading the way in creating Circular products that have as little impact as possible on the environment. And our commitment to contributing toward the global circular economy underpins everything we do globally.

"At your side" is more than a slogan to us; it's our purpose to fulfil every day. With a legacy spanning over a century, Brother is a place to start or expand any career.

What’s on offer

As well as a competitive salary, BIE offer a range of benefits, including:

• Hybrid flexible working arrangements that fit around you, allowing you to take advantage of the office space as well as working from home and flexitime.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase 5 additional holidays per year.
• Industry leading Pension Scheme with company contributions up to 10% of salary and the ability to make additional contributions through salary sacrifice.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities including a huge library of e-learning courses.
• Life Assurance set at 4 times your annual salary.
• Simply Health cash plans subsidised by 50% of the single membership cost.
• Other benefits include: Company Sick pay, Permanent Health Insurance, Free parking, facilities, Employee Assistance Program, Halle tickets, Environmental days, dress down policy, Christmas party, access to MIND, and many more perks.

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences, and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances.