HR Generalist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Subsidised gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Travel expenses covered

ROI growth opportunities

Job summary

WH Scott Group in the UK is seeking a proactive HR Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle on-site at Bristol and across UK sites.

You will handle employee relations, onboarding, policy work, HR project delivery and payroll-related exposure, working with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment, with travel to other sites. CIPD Level 5 and solid knowledge of UK employment law are essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or working towards required or equivalent
• 2–5 years’ experience in a UK generalist HR role
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week across UK sites
• Own transport and full UK driving licence for travel between sites
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience supporting TUPE or organisational change/restructuring
• Experience in engineering/asset management/inspection environments
• Exposure to payroll processes is a plus
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Excellent communication and people skills

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries and guidance
• Support recruitment with job sign-off and interview coordination, while TA leads sourcing
• Lead onboarding and induction for new starters
• Provide on-site HR support across base location and other sites on a rotation
• Support line managers with ER casework, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, and performance
• Maintain HR records and GDPR-compliant data in the HRIS
• Contribute to annual performance reviews, salary benchmarking, and pay reviews
• Draft and update HR policies and employee handbooks
• Coordinate learning and development activities and training bookings
• Prepare HR metrics and reports for senior leadership
• Support wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure right-to-work checks, contracts and documentation are completed accurately

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Location: On site / Bristol, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Human Resources | Generalist Human Resources
Annual Salary range:from £ 32,000.00 to £ 38,000.00

About WH Scott Group

WH Scott Group is a group of safety-critical engineering businesses operating under the strapline “Safety Critical Solutions.” Through WH Scott, the group delivers asset management, service inspection, and maintenance and repairs, alongside the design, manufacture, installation, and testing of lifting solutions and equipment. Its endorsed business units — Re-Ropes (Lift Industry Specialists) and Metlab (Materials Inspection, Testing & Assurance) — provide re-roping and lift/rope supplies, and materials testing, NDT, statutory pressure inspection, and accredited certification, respectively.

Purpose of the Role

We're looking for a proactive and personable HR Generalist to join WH Scott Group on-site and support the full employee lifecycle. Based at either our Erith (London) or Wickwar (Bristol) site, with regular travel to our other UK locations, this is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety — from day-to-day employee relations and policy work to onboarding and HR project delivery — within a fast-paced, people-focused environment. You'll work closely with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the recruitment function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to policies, benefits, and general HR matters
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition Specialist on the recruitment function — supporting job description sign-off, hiring manager briefings, interview coordination, and candidate experience, while TA leads on sourcing, advertising, and screening
• Lead new starter onboarding and induction processes to ensure a smooth first-90-days experience
• Provide on-site HR support and visible presence across your base location and, on a monthly rotation, other UK sites
• Support line managers with employee relations casework, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance improvement, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and ACAS guidance
• Maintain accurate HR records and data on the HRIS, ensuring GDPR compliance
• Support the annual cycles for performance reviews, salary benchmarking, and pay reviews
• Draft and update HR policies and employee handbooks in line with current legislation
• Coordinate learning and development activity, including training bookings and tracking completion
• Prepare HR metrics and reports (e.g. turnover, absence, headcount) for senior leadership
• Support wellbeing, diversity & inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure right-to-work checks, contracts, and statutory documentation are completed accurately and on time

Qualifications & Experience

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
• 2–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role in the UK
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days a week, with monthly travel to other UK sites (travel and expenses covered)
• Must have own transport and a full UK driving licence, due to travel between sites
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience supporting TUPE processes or organisational change/restructuring
• Experience in an engineering, industrial, or asset management/inspection environment
• Exposure to payroll processes
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across all levels of the business
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• Confident using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Comfortable partnering with a Talent Acquisition specialist rather than owning full-cycle recruitment

What We Offer

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and other tax-saver incentives
• Travel expenses covered for site visits
• The opportunity to be part of a growing team across the UK and ROI

WH Scott Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.