HR Generalist

Peak Scientific, Inc.; Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovator in gas generators is seeking an HR Generalist to join their team in Scotland. This is an on-site role focused on delivering HR services with a key emphasis on recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of generalist HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment laws, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a collaborative team that values innovation and integrity, contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of solid generalist HR experience, ideally in a similar HR Generalist role.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, headhunting and employer branding.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for recruitment activity for the business.
• Maintain and update employee data in the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Foster a positive employee experience and help promote open communication.

Skills

HR related degree or equivalent HR qualification

5+ years of solid generalist HR experience

Experience in full-cycle recruiting

Strong working knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Education

HR related degree

Tools

PeopleHR

SageHR

Workday

Job description

We're Hiring: HR Generalist

Location: Jasola, New Delhi

Work Pattern: Full time

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Generalist to join our HR team. This role is responsible for delivering a wide range of HR services across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on Recruitment, HR systems (HRIS), employee relations, policy implementation, and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day HR processes, while supporting initiatives that contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.

Due to the operational nature of our organisation this is an on-site position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition / In house recruiter

• Overall accountability for recruitment activity for the business
• Headhunting, sourcing and engaging passive candidates
• Evaluating and refining sourcing, selection and interview processes adapting to type and level of role

HRIS Management

• Maintain and update employee data in the HR Information System (HRIS)
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR records and data reporting
• Generate regular HR metrics, dashboards, and ad hoc reports to support business decisions
• Provide guidance and support to employees and line managers in using self-service HR tools
• Act as the first point of contact for HRIS-related queries and troubleshooting

Employee Relations/Engagement

• Foster a positive employee experience and help to promote a culture of open communication and fairness
• Organise employee events and foster inclusivity
• Contribute to HR projects such as employee engagement, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion programmes

HR Administration

• Manage employee documentation including contracts, change letters, and right to work checks
• Administer and track annual leave, sickness absence, and other types of leave
• Support benefits administration and respond to employee queries related to payroll, healthcare, policies, and other entitlements

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements
• Assist with the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Support the preparation of documentation for audits and regulatory reporting

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• HR related degree or equivalent HR qualification
• 5+ years of solid generalist HR experience, ideally in a similar HR Generalist role
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, headhunting and employer branding
• Experience using and managing HRIS platforms (e.g., PeopleHR, SageHR, Sage People, Workday, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• High level of discretion, integrity, and attention to detail
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience supporting organisational change or HR transformation projects
• Familiarity with HR data analysis and reporting
• Previous experience in manufacturing/engineering organisations highly desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative HR team that values innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about people and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Our values are structured around our colleagues, our customers and our service, and while our approach and atmosphere within the business is fun, friendly and informal, our priority is always on delivering successful outcomes for our customers.

Established over 25 years, Peak Scientific is a leading innovator in the design, manufacture and support of high-performance gas generators for analytical laboratories, with direct operations in every continent around the world. This success is a result of a continual focus on manufacturing cutting-edge products and in directly supporting customers across the world with industry-leading service and maintenance. With over 20 overseas offices across every continent and over 700 staff globally, Peak is one of Scotland’s manufacturing success stories of the past decade.