HR Generalist

Pertemps Black Country Perms; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is helping a client in Wednesbury to recruit a HR Assistant to support HR operations and administration across the business. You will assist HR Advisors, Managers and employees by handling HR administration, maintaining records, ensuring compliance and producing regular HR reports.

You will work with UK employment law, contribute to audits, and support HR communications and projects while delivering timely, accurate HR services across the workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration or a generalist HR support role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR knowledge.
• Understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations administration across assigned areas of the business.
• Assist HR Advisors, Managers and Employees with HR administration and queries.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems and ensure compliant documentation.
• Support compliance monitoring, audits and communication of HR policies.
• Produce regular HR reports and analyse HR data as requested.
• Assist with employee relations matters, including disciplinary and absence management.
• Prepare documentation for investigations and formal meetings.
• Support with HR communications, training materials and HR projects.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Onboarding

Contracts

Employee records

UK employment law

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Our client in Wednesbury are looking for a HR Assistant to join their team due to growth. You will be responsible for supporting HR operations administration across assigned areas of the business. You will support HR Advisors, Managers, and Employees by providing HR administration, compliance monitoring, reporting, and general HR support.

Key Skills: -

• Manage HR administration processes - recruitment, onboarding, contracts, employee changes, leavers, and internal HR procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems.
• Ensure all HR documentation is compliant, approved, and securely stored.
• Respond to operational HR queries from managers and employees.
• Process HR requests promptly and escape issues when necessary.
• Ensure HR activities comply with UK employment law, company policies, and data protection requirements.
• Support HR audits, compliance and the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Collect, maintain, and analyse HR data - producing regular reports as requested by management
• Assist with employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for investigations and formal meetings.
• Support Lead HR Advisors with case management, compliance documentation and guidance to managers.
• Assist with HR communications, training materials, and initiatives.
• Provide support for HR projects

Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Previous experience in HR administration or a generalist HR support role is essential.
• An understanding of UK employment law, HR compliance, and HR systems.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development activities to maintain and develop your HR knowledge and skills.