Hr Generalist

Meriden Media; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Professional development and training

International collaboration and travel

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Meriden Media is recruiting an HR Generalist to support our manufacturing client in Kingswinford. This hands-on, operational role partners with leaders to enable business success and UK HR initiatives.

You will own day-to-day HR activities, monitor UK employment trends, lead recruitment with external partners, and collaborate with HRIS, Safety, and Employee Development teams. CIPD Level 5 and 5+ years in generalist HR required.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification is required.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience maintaining HR processes and ensuring compliance.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to business leaders.
• Monitor UK employment trends and legislation for compliance.
• Manage employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support absence management and policy compliance.
• Lead recruitment activities and manage external partners.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Health & Safety, and Employee Development teams.
• Use HR data to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Participate in UK-focused projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Operational HR

HR guidance

Leadership partnering

UK employment law

Microsoft 365

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are very excited to be recruiting a HR Generalist to support our leading manufacturing client based in Kingswinford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on, operational role while partnering closely with leaders to support business success.

This position offers significant ownership, broad exposure across the business, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment alongside talented colleagues and an experienced leadership team. The role provides excellent opportunities for learning, development, and involvement in UK-specific HR initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Partner with business leaders to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support
• Monitor UK employment trends, legislation, and best practices to maintain compliance
• Manage employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
• Support absence management processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations
• Maintain and improve HR processes, procedures, and operational practices
• Lead and coordinate recruitment activities, including managing external recruitment partners
• Collaborate closely with HR specialists in HRIS, Health & Safety, and Employee Development
• Participate in UK-focused projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Use data and insights to support HR decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement

What We Are Looking For

• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Experience in maintaining HR processes and ensuring compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and HR systems.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills :

• Enjoys operational, hands-on HR work.
• Builds strong relationships and partnerships across all levels of an organization.
• Is curious, collaborative, and highly engaged with people.
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Has a practical, no-ego approach and a good sense of humour.
• Is comfortable providing guidance and coaching to leaders and employees.
• Thrives in a visible, onsite role where relationship-building is key.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• International collaboration and travel opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives