HR Generalist

McGregor Boyall; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global shipping consultancy based in Ipswich is looking for an HR Generalist to provide support to their HR team. The 15-month FTC role requires attendance in the office 4 days a week and involves tasks such as handling employee relations, assisting with payroll, and managing onboarding. Candidates should have 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in professional services, along with strong MS Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in HR Administration/Generalist role.
• Experience in professional services.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment background checks and manage onboarding.
• Assist with ER matters including performance and grievance management.
• Support monthly payroll preparation and produce reports.

Skills

HR Administration/Generalist experience

Employee relations experience

MS Packages proficiency

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 include:

• 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.