HR Generalist

Michael Page (UK); Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for an exciting opportunity in Ashford. This role requires managing the full employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and providing guidance on employee relations. The position offers hybrid working after probation and the chance to work in a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector. A CIPD Level 7 qualification is preferred, with immediate start and competitive salary on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Immediate start

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating in an HR generalist or standalone role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Confident advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
• Ensure HR practices comply with UK law and internal policies.
• Oversee absence and leave management processes.

Skills

Experience in HR generalist role

Knowledge of UK employment law

Employee relations management

Confident advising stakeholders

Strong organizational skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification or working towards

Job description

• Temp- perm opportunity with immediate start!
• cipd level 5 qualified

About Our Client

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector. The company operates as a mid‑size enterprise, offering a professional and supportive environment for its employees.

Job Description

• Manage the full employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding to offboarding and exit processes.
• Ensure all HR practices comply with UK employment law, GDPR, and internal policy.
• Maintain and optimise HR systems, ensuring reliable data, documentation, and reporting.
• Oversee absence and leave management, including return‑to‑work and long‑term absence support.
• Work closely with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely information flow.
• Provide credible, pragmatic advice to leaders and managers on employee relations, performance and conduct.
• Lead and resolve ER matters, ensuring fairness, consistency, and positive outcomes.
• Coach managers to develop their people leadership capability.
• Lead recruitment for all roles, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Design and deliver onboarding processes that set new starters up for success.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development opportunities, including leadership and compliance training.

The Successful Applicant

A successful HR Generalist should have:

• Proven experience operating in an HR generalist or standalone role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Demonstrable experience managing employee relations cases end‑to‑end
• Confident advising and influencing managers and senior stakeholders
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively
• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards)

What's on Offer

• Immediate start
• Temp‑perm opportunity
• Hybrid working on completion of probation
• Competitive salary
• Other excellent benefits!
• Part time also considered

If you are an experienced HR Generalist looking for an exciting opportunity in Ashford, apply now to join a reputable organisation in the FMCG industry.