Generalist HR Advisor

Luxfer MEL Technologies; Swinton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global materials supplier in the UK is looking for a Generalist HR Advisor to join their HR team. The ideal candidate will possess a Certificate or Diploma in Human Resource Management, have proven experience as an HR Officer, and demonstrate strong communication skills. The role requires expertise in employment law and a commitment to the company's core values of integrity and teamwork. The position offers a salary of up to £35k, with additional benefits including a bonus and enhanced pension.

Benefits

Salary up to 35k

Potential Bonus up to 15%

Enhanced Pension

Free Parking On-site

Share Incentive Plan

25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Ability to use own initiative and prioritise tasks.
• Professional approach when dealing with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line generalist HR advice and support.
• Maintain HR systems and processes effectively.
• Support the HR Manager with organisational changes.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of employment law

Strong Excel skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tools

MS Office

HRIS software

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Luxfer MEL Technologies!

Luxfer MEL Technologies is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of Magnesium and Zirconium-based products and services to technology industries worldwide. As we continue on our significant growth path, we are expanding our HR team and seeking a highly driven and professional individual who will fit right into our company’s culture.

Key Duties: Generalist HR Advisor

• Provide first-line generalist HR advice and support on terms and conditions of employment and HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain systems and processes such as employee lifecycle, absence, training, recruitment, fixed-term contracts, redundancy, and redeployment.
• Arrange and attend informal/formal meetings and hearings, ensuring all paperwork is accurate.
• Provide advice and guidance on occupational health referrals, absence management issues, and return-to-work cases.
• Support internal investigating officers in managing casework, including investigations into conduct, capability, and grievance matters.
• Commission, interpret, and convey management information from HR systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support the HR Manager with organisational changes, including restructures, redundancy, and redeployment.
• Build good working relationships with all line managers to better understand their needs and provide appropriate HR-related support.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies and procedures within the legal framework of employment legislation.
• Provide admin support where necessary.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.

What you will need to be considered: Generalist HR Advisor

• Certificate/Diploma in Human Resource Management or working towards it.
• Experience of working as an HR Officer, supporting HR activities throughout the employee lifecycle, using HRIS and/or Time and Attendance software, and reporting HR metrics. Proficient user of MS Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent knowledge of employment law and best practice HR. Evidence of CPD.
• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative, prioritise tasks, and work unsupervised.
• Team player who demonstrates a high level of commitment, adopts a flexible, positive, and proactive approach, and can demonstrate tenacity and assume accountability for their work.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Professional approach to work and when dealing with internal and external customers.
• Good communication skills.
• Passionate about personal development of self and others.
• Commitment to Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Personal Development, and Teamwork, which are the company’s core values.

Working Pattern: Generalist HR Advisor

• 37 hours per week
• On-Site

What we offer: Generalist HR Advisor

• Salary up to 35k
• Potential Bonus up to 15%
• Enhanced Pension
• Free Parking On-site
• Share Incentive Plan
• 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

How to Apply:

To be shortlisted, applicants must demonstrate on their CV that they meet all the essential criteria set out in the Qualifications/Education, Experience, and Skills & Knowledge sections. Where there are a high number of applicants, the company reserves the right to shortlist using the desirable criteria.

The Luxfer Culture: Be Part of Something Bigger

We’re committed to a culture of teamwork, open communication, and the personal development of each member of our team. Our vision is to be the global partner of choice in the supply of high-performance magnesium and zirconium materials. We believe everyone here can make a difference, and our people are testament to that. By hiring the best talent and providing the best tools for our people to get the job done, we give everyone the chance to share in our success.