HR Generalist

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

Job summary

A global shipping consultancy in Ipswich is looking for an HR Generalist to provide essential administrative support and assist with employee relations matters. This role requires 2-4 years of HR experience and involves tasks like conducting background checks and managing the onboarding for new employees. The ideal candidate will work 4 days a week in the office, contributing to the HR team's success in a growing business on a 15-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in HR Administration or Generalist role.
• Experience in professional services.
• Familiarity with employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-employment background checks.
• Assist with ER matters like performance management.
• Prepare contracts and new starter packs.
• Manage new starter onboarding process.
• Assist with monthly payroll preparation.

Skills

HR Administration

Employee relations

Performance management

Sickness management

Recruitment administration

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.
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