HR Generalist

McGregor Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping consultancy in Ipswich is seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a 15-month FTC. This role involves providing administrative support on employee relations, conducting background checks, and assisting with payroll preparation. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years in HR administration and excellent skills in MS Excel. The position requires office attendance 4 days a week, offering the chance to join a reputable organization with significant growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in HR Administration/Generalist role.
• Experience in professional services.
• Excellent experience with MS Packages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment background checks.
• Assist with performance management and employee relations.
• Prepare contracts and onboarding materials.
• Manage new starter onboarding process.

Skills

HR Administration experience

Employee relations knowledge

MS Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

Our global shipping consultancy based in Ipswich is now hiring an HR Generalist to join their team, based in Ipswich.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and established business for a 15‑month FTC.

This role will be crucial to the HR team. It will provide administrative support and advice on ER matters.

The ideal candidate should be experienced in HR and have some experience with employee relations matters. You must be available to attend the office 4 days a week.

Duties

• Conduct pre‑employment background checks, collecting copies of right‑to‑work documentation before the start date
• Assist with any ER matters, including performance management, sickness management, disciplinaries, and grievances
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation to ensure all changes are accurately processed
• Prepare contracts, new starter packs, and new electronic employee files
• Manage new starter onboarding process before joining and organise inductions for new starters and welcome meetings on their first day.
• Production of reports.
• Assisting with recruitment administration.

Skills/Experience Required

• Previous experience in an HR Administration/Generalist role of roughly 2‑4 years.
• Experience in professional services.
• Experience with employee relations matters.
• Excellent experience with MS Packages, including Excel for reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.