HR Generalist

Portfolio HR & Reward; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent HR consultancy in Ipswich seeks an HR Generalist for a 15-month maternity cover role. The successful candidate will manage various HR processes including recruitment, documentation, and performance management. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, and the role offers a hybrid working model with 4 days in the office and 1 day at home. Competitive salary of £35,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar HR role or fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job requisitions and offer approvals.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle processes for employees.
• Conduct pre-employment background checks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administration skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Our client has an opportunity for a HR Generalist to join their team on a 15 month FTC (maternity cover). The HR team is pivotal to how they support their employees and manage a seamless experience for them. The person in this role will provide effective support across a variety of HR related tasks, working within a busy HR function. You will be a key point of contact for staff at all levels and will be required to deliver an efficient and professional service.

What you will be doing

• Prepare job requisitions, offer approvals and job changes for approval within HR system.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle processes including starters / leavers / changes for the permanent and Temporary workforce.
• Prepare contracts, new starter packs and create new electronic employee files.
• Prepare and issue any other documentation needed for the end-to-end employee lifecycle including probation, salary letters, family friendly, internal transfers, change in roles, leavers etc. and contingent worker documents.
• Conduct pre-employment background checks.
• Assist the HRBP where required with any ER matters, including performance management, sickness management, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Manage the maternity/paternity/family friendly processes and documentation from end to end and close liaison with payroll.

Requirements

• Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise tasks
• Experience in a similar role/fast paced HR Environment
• Strong administration skills, with high focus on accuracy and attention to detailli>
• Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
• Strong communicator, both verbal and written
• Able to exercise discretion and uphold confidentiality
• Resilience to change
• Good MS Office skills (outlook, word, excel and powerpoint)

Based: Ipswich

4 days office - 1 day hybrid (managers discretion)

Salary: £35,(Apply online only)JR