HR Generalist

KPI Recruiting; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension and life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assi

Enhanced annual leave and family‑or‑l​

Job summary

KPI Recruiting in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced HR Generalist on a fixed term contract to provide hands-on HR support in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The role focuses on advising managers, handling employee relations, and maintaining confidential records while monitoring HR KPIs and ensuring policy compliance. A supportive, professional, and confidential approach is essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• 3–5 years' experience in an HR role.
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident advising managers and handling employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters, including disciplinaries and redundancy.
• Assist with disciplinary meetings and return-to-work reviews.
• Support employee wellbeing, welfare, flexible working and occupational health activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Monitor HR KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Organisation

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR GENERALIST – Fixed Term Contract 12-18 months

Stoke-on-Trent

£26,400 per annum (£33,000 FTE)

30 hours per week | Part-time over five days

Working Hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 9am–4pm (30-minute unpaid break)
• Friday: 9am–1pm

Our leading FMCG client is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to join their team on a fixed term contract

This is a great opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, providing hands‑on HR support and building positive relationships with managers and employees

The Role:

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Support employee relations matters, including disciplinaries and redundancy
• Assist with disciplinary meetings and return-to-work reviews
• Support employee wellbeing, welfare, flexible working and occupational health activities
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
• Monitor HR KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation

About You:

• CIPD Level 5 qualified
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar HR role
• Good knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Confident advising managers and handling employee relations matters
• Highly organised, with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Approachable, professional and able to handle confidential information

What's on Offer?

A fantastic benefits package, including:

• Company pension and life insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced annual leave and family-friendly benefits