HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Policy Lead

Jobtailor; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HR Generalist in the United Kingdom to advise on employee relations, policy development, and payroll administration. You will support recruitment, absence management and performance reviews while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

You will work with stakeholders across the organisation, develop practical HR policies, and deliver regular HR analytics and reporting to inform people-management decisions.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) qualification or relevant professional qualification.
• CIPD or part CIPD qualified.
• Minimum of 3 years' demonstrable practical experience in a generalist HR role.
• Up to date knowledge of UK employment legislation and strong research skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Proven track record in managing employee relations issues and change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in HR data analysis and reporting.
• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong consultative style with proven stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and build credible relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Resilient and adaptable in dealing with stakeholders and complex HR situations.
• Flexible with the ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining discretion and professionalism.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of best practices in performance management and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, redundancies, restructures and people-management change initiatives.
• Advise on maternity, flexible working and other family-friendly processes.
• Advise on absence management and conduct return-to-work interviews.
• Conduct exit interviews and report feedback and analysis.
• Support recruitment activity, including interviewing and assessment.
• Implement and update HR policies.
• Carry out HR administration.
• Assist with individual performance management and annual reviews.
• Research, create and implement new HR initiatives.
• Produce weekly and monthly HR reports.
• Assist with monthly payroll processing and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Change management

Performance management

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Absence management

Recruitment processes

Exit interviews

HR administration

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

CIPD or part CIPD qualified

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced HR Generalist in the United Kingdom to advise on employee relations, policy development, and payroll administration. You will support recruitment, absence management and performance reviews while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

You will work with stakeholders across the organisation, develop practical HR policies, and deliver regular HR analytics and reporting to inform people-management decisions.