HR Generalist

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks an experienced HR Generalist for a standalone role in East Kilbride. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, managing employee records, and supporting HR queries and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in HR and excel in organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a varied HR Generalist position.
• Degree in HR Management &/or CIPD qualified preferred.
• Familiarity with HR systems and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment activity, from advertising roles to scheduling interviews.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems accurately.
• Manage employee relations process including investigations and grievances.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Proactive nature

Education

Degree in HR Management

CIPD qualified

Job description

Escape Recruitment Services are supporting our client, a well-established manufacturer based in East Kilbride, recruit an experienced HR Generalist. This is a standalone, office-based role supporting the senior team across all areas of HR and administration, benefiting from specialised HR support from the company's external HR Consultant.

The Role:

• Coordinate recruitment activity, from advertising roles to scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes including inductions, exit interviews and documentation
• Be a point of contact for HR-related queries from staff and line managers
• Maintain employee records and HR systems accurately
• Coordinate and administer staff training activities and records
• Manage employee relations process including investigations, disciplinaies and grievances
• Support employee engagement initiatives and training programmes
• Liaise with an outsourced HR partner to help implement and maintain policies and ensure legal compliance

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a varied HR Generalist position, ideally within manufacturing or engineering sector
• Ideally degree in HR Management &/or CIPD qualified preferred although QBE will also be considered
• Strong attention to detail and confident with confidential data handling
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• Familiarity with HR systems and recruitment processes
• A proactive and approachable nature