HR Generalist

Pertemps Scotland Perms; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Death in Service benefit

Cycle Scheme & Green Car Benefit

Professional development

Flexible working

Job summary

Pertemps Scotland Perms is seeking an experienced HR Generalist on a part-time basis, up to 28 hours weekly, to cover maternity leave. The role supports employees and line managers across the full lifecycle, ensuring efficient HR services.

Based across two sites with hybrid working, the successful candidate will manage HR operations, recruitment, on-boarding, and reporting, while collaborating with stakeholders and maintaining policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of the full employee lifecycle and HR processes.
• Strong HR administration and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills.
• Good problem-solving abilities and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence in using HR systems (BambooHR) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries and guidance.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding activities including adverts, offers and pre-employment checks.
• Support line managers with probation, absence management, performance and other routine HR matters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation.
• Prepare HR letters, contracts and changes to terms and conditions.
• Support annual pay reviews, bonus administration and benchmarking.
• Prepare HR reports and MI for senior stakeholders.
• Assist with day-to-day HR processes and other HR duties as required.

Skills

Generalist HR

Full Employee Lifecycle

HR Administration

Communication & Interpersonal

Time management

Problem solving

BambooHR

Microsoft Excel

Tools

BambooHR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised HR Generalist to join their team on a part-time basis, working up to 28 hours per week, to provide maternity cover. Salary £40,000 pro rata.

This is a hands-on, operational HR role offering the opportunity to support employees and line managers across the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining effective day-to-day HR operations throughout the maternity cover period, ensuring managers and employees receive a consistent, responsive and practical HR service. As HR Generalist, you will work closely with employees, line managers and senior stakeholders, providing timely and accurate HR support in line with company policies and procedures. You will take responsibility for a broad range of generalist HR activities, helping to ensure that all day-to-day HR processes continue to run smoothly and efficiently. This role will involve working across two locations, so flexibility and the ability to travel between sites will be required. Hybrid working is also available, offering flexibility to balance time between the office and home, in line with business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries, providing practical support and guidance to employees and line managers.
• Manage recruitment and onboarding activity, including job adverts, offers, pre-employment checks and new starter arrangements.
• Support line managers with probation, absence management, performance and other routine employee relations matters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, HR systems and documentation.
• Prepare HR letters, contracts, changes to terms and conditions, and other HR-related correspondence.
• Support annual pay reviews, bonus administration and HR benchmarking activities.
• Prepare HR reports and management information for senior stakeholders.
• Support the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day HR processes and undertake other reasonable HR duties as required.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role.
• A good working knowledge of HR processes and the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong HR administration and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with employees and managers at all levels.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Good problem-solving abilities and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Confidence in using HR systems, ideally including BambooHR, as well as Microsoft Excel.

Reward and Benefits

• 34 days' annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Competitive pension contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Cycle Scheme and Green Car Benefit.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements