HR Generalist

Frazer Jones (US); Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The SR Group (UK) Limited is seeking an HR Generalist to join its UK head office in Milton Keynes on a hybrid basis. You will partner with senior leaders, manage ER casework, recruitment, and HR operations, and drive engagement and culture initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring strong HR generalist experience, solid UK employment law knowledge, and the ability to influence stakeholders. CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience covering the full HR lifecycle including employee relations (ER).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters.
• Manage employee relations activity including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and absence management.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment to attract and retain top talent.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
• Support performance management and talent development activities.
• Own and develop HR policies, processes and compliance activities.
• Manage HR systems, reporting and workforce data analysis.
• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Lead people-related projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Develop and support a direct report.

Skills

HR generalist

UK Employment Law

ER casework

Stakeholder management

HR systems & reporting

Communication skills

Autonomous working

People leadership

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Generalist

Contract: Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes – Hybrid working 2 days in office.

We’re partnering with a growing international technology business looking for an experienced HR professional to become HR Generalist to join the UK head office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior HR Advisor, HR Business Partner or established HR Manager who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a visible impact.

Working closely with leadership teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting employees and managers, driving key people initiatives, and ensuring a positive employee experience across the organisation. You’ll have ownership of operational HR delivery while also contributing to strategic projects, giving you exposure well beyond a traditional HR generalist role.

This is a highly visible position for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and influencing positive change.

What you’ll be doing:

As the HR lead for the business, you’ll:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on a broad range of HR matters.
• Manage employee relations activity, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances and absence management.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, helping attract and retain top talent.
• Drive employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiatives.
• Support performance management and talent development activities.
• Own and develop HR policies, processes and compliance activities.
• Manage HR systems, reporting and workforce data analysis.
• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Lead people-related projects and organisational change initiatives.
• Develop and support a direct report.

About you..

You will be an experienced HR generalist used to covering the end to end of the employee lifecycle including ER. Ideally you will have worked in either a SME sized business or been a first point of call for HR for a client group within an organisation. You will be ambitious and commercially minded, happy to get stuck in and confident working with senior leaders.

You’ll bring:

• Strong HR generalist experience within a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Confidence handling employee relations cases independently – there will be HR support for more complex cases however you must have experience leading on ER casework.
• Experience partnering with managers and influencing stakeholders.
• Exposure to recruitment, performance management and HR operations.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using HR systems and producing HR reporting and insights.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the confidence to work autonomously.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative business where HR has a genuine seat at the table. You’ll have the autonomy to shape processes, influence decision‑making, and broaden your experience across multiple areas of HR.

Whether you’re an experienced HR Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a high‑performing Senior HR Advisor ready for your first management role, this position offers real career development, visibility, and ownership.

Location: Milton Keynes – 2 days in office.

Office location is 15min walk from Milton Keynes train station or commutable via car with parking onsite and nearby.

Salary: £46,000 + benefits

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.