HR Generalist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) &\

Job summary

WH Scott Group is seeking an on-site HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle across our Erith site with regular travel to other UK locations. You will act as first point of contact for HR policies, coordinate recruitment with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, and lead onboarding for new hires.

You will work closely with managers on employee relations, maintain GDPR-compliant HR records, manage policy updates, and deliver HR projects.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice.
• Experience supporting TUPE processes or organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for employee queries on policies and benefits.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on recruitment coordination and onboarding.
• Lead onboarding and induction for new starters.
• Provide on-site HR support across base location and monthly rotations to other sites.
• Support line managers with employee relations matters and GDPR-compliant records.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: On site / Erith, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Business Operations | HR
Salary: Negotiable salary

About WH Scott Group

WH Scott Group is a group of safety-critical engineering businesses operating under the strapline “Safety Critical Solutions.” Through WH Scott, the group delivers asset management, service inspection, and maintenance and repairs, alongside the design, manufacture, installation, and testing of lifting solutions and equipment. Its endorsed business units — Re-Ropes (Lift Industry Specialists) and Metlab (Materials Inspection, Testing & Assurance) — provide re-roping and lift/rope supplies, and materials testing, NDT, statutory pressure inspection, and accredited certification, respectively.

Purpose of the Role

We're looking for a proactive and personable HR Generalist to join WH Scott Group on-site and support the full employee lifecycle. Based at either our Erith (London) or Wickwar (Bristol) site, with regular travel to our other UK locations, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety — from day-to-day employee relations and policy work to onboarding and HR project delivery — within a fast-paced, people-focused environment. You'll work closely with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the recruitment function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to policies, benefits, and general HR matters
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist on the recruitment function — supporting job description sign-off, hiring manager briefings, interview coordination, and candidate experience, while TA leads on sourcing, advertising, and screening
• Lead new starter onboarding and induction processes to ensure a smooth first-90-days experience
• Provide on-site HR support and visible presence across your base location and, on a monthly rotation, other UK sites
• Support line managers with employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance improvement, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and ACAS guidance
• Maintain accurate HR records and data on the HRIS, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Support the annual cycles for performance reviews, salary benchmarking, and pay reviews
• Draft and update HR policies and employee handbooks in line with current legislation
• Coordinate learning and development activity, including training bookings and tracking completion
• Prepare HR metrics and reports (e.g. turnover, absence, headcount) for senior leadership
• Support wellbeing, diversity & inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure right-to-work checks, contracts, and statutory documentation are completed accurately and on time

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• 2–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role in the UK
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week, with monthly travel to other UK sites (travel and expenses covered)
• Must have own transport and a full UK driving licence, due to travel between sites
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience supporting TUPE processes or organisational change/restructuring
• Experience in an engineering, industrial, or asset management/inspection environment
• Exposure to payroll processes
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the business
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Confident using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Comfortable partnering with a Talent Acquisition specialist rather than owning full-cycle recruitment

What We Offer

• Subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and other tax-saver incentives
• Travel expenses covered for site visits
• The opportunity to be part of a growing team across the UK and ROI

WH Scott Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.