Generalist HR Manager

Sanderson; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day people operations across multiple sites in the UK. This hands-on role covers employee relations, HR systems, payroll, compliance and organisational development within a busy environment.

You will manage employee relations casework, recruitment, onboarding, payroll oversight and data reporting while providing coaching to line managers. A CIPD Level 5 qualification and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR generalist with end-to-end people operations experience.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification required as a minimum.
• Experience across multi-site organisations including employee relations, payroll, HR systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership to the HR and Payroll team.
• Manage employee relations casework and ensure compliant handling of issues.
• Oversee recruitment activity, onboarding and employment checks across sites.
• Coordinate payroll oversight and HR data reporting for multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead organisational change, job design and performance and pay review processes.

Skills

HR systems

Payroll oversight

Employee relations

Leadership

Data reporting

Time management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Job description

Working Pattern: 4 days per week (Monday – Thursday)

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Our client, a multi-site organisation operating across the UK and internationally, are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day people operations and support the delivery of a high-quality HR service.

You will manage employee relations, organisational change, recruitment, payroll oversight, learning and development, and people projects across multiple business areas.

This is a hands-on HR generalist role covering employee relations, HR systems, payroll, compliance and organisational development within a busy and evolving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership, coaching and support to the HR and Payroll team
• Act as the escalation point for complex HR and payroll matters
• Support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to contract closure
• Coordinate recruitment activity, onboarding processes and employment checks
• Maintain and improve HR systems, people data and reporting
• Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters
• Coach and advise line managers on day-to-day people issues and employee lifecycle activity
• Identify and manage employee relations risk and support resolution of sensitive issues
• Deliver organisational change and restructuring activity from planning through to implementation
• Manage consultation processes and ensure compliance with employment legislation
• Lead job design, role evaluation and job description development
• Design and deliver learning and development initiatives across the business
• Support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion activity
• Review and audit payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Lead and develop employee benefits and recognition programmes
• Support pay review and bonus processes
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and employee documentation
• Support employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with international teams to provide HR support and governance
• Deliver HR projects, process improvements and systems initiatives

Skills and experience

• Strong experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a hands-on role
• Experience working with office and warehouse colleagues
• Solid background managing employee relations casework
• Experience providing leadership and support to HR teams
• CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum
• Exposure to organisational change, consultation and restructuring activity
• Experience supporting a multi-site business environment
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance
• Experience working with HR systems, payroll platforms and Excel
• Ability to analyse and maintain people data and reporting
• Exposure to international HR operations would be beneficial
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information
• Willingness to travel when required for business needs