HR Generalist Manager

Sanderson; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson in Gloucester is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day people operations across multi-site locations. You'll manage employee relations, payroll oversight, and HR systems while delivering high-quality HR services.

This hands-on generalist role covers organisational change, recruitment, learning and development, and support for line managers on day-to-day people issues. The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract, working pattern 4 days per week (Mon-Thu) with

Qualifications

• Strong experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a hands-on role.
• Experience working with office and warehouse colleagues.
• Solid background managing employee relations casework.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum.
• Experience supporting a multi-site business environment.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience working with HR systems, payroll platforms and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership, coaching and support to the HR and Payroll team.
• Act as the escalation point for complex HR and payroll matters.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to contract closure.
• Coordinate recruitment activity, onboarding processes and employment checks.
• Maintain and improve HR systems, people data and reporting.
• Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Coach and advise line managers on day-to-day people issues and employee lifecycle activity.
• Identify and manage employee relations risk and support resolution of sensitive issues.
• Deliver organisational change and restructuring activity from planning through to implementation.
• Manage consultation processes and ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Lead job design, role evaluation and job description development.
• Design and deliver learning and development initiatives.
• Support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion activity.
• Review and audit payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Lead and develop employee benefits and recognition programmes.
• Support pay review and bonus processes.
• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and employee documentation.
• Support employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with international teams to provide HR support and governance.
• Deliver HR projects, process improvements and systems initiatives.

Skills

HR Manager

Senior HR Generalist

Employee relations

Payroll oversight

HR systems

Excel

Organisational change

Data reporting

Multi-site experience

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Excel

Job description

HR Manager

Location: Gloucester

Working Pattern: 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday)
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (£45,000 - £50,000 Full time equivalent)

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Our client, a multi-site organisation operating across the UK and internationally, are looking for an experienced HR Manager to lead day-to-day people operations and support the delivery of a high-quality HR service.
You will manage employee relations, organisational change, recruitment, payroll oversight, learning and development, and people projects across multiple business areas.
This is a hands-on HR generalist role covering employee relations, HR systems, payroll, compliance and organisational development within a busy and evolving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide functional leadership, coaching and support to the HR and Payroll team


• Act as the escalation point for complex HR and payroll matters


• Support the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to contract closure


• Coordinate recruitment activity, onboarding processes and employment checks


• Maintain and improve HR systems, people data and reporting


• Manage complex employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters


• Coach and advise line managers on day-to-day people issues and employee lifecycle activity


• Identify and manage employee relations risk and support resolution of sensitive issues


• Deliver organisational change and restructuring activity from planning through to implementation


• Manage consultation processes and ensure compliance with employment legislation


• Lead job design, role evaluation and job description development


• Design and deliver learning and development initiatives across the business


• Support and promote equality, diversity and inclusion activity


• Review and audit payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance


• Lead and develop employee benefits and recognition programmes


• Support pay review and bonus processes


• Maintain and improve HR policies, procedures and employee documentation


• Support employment law compliance across multiple jurisdictions


• Partner with international teams to provide HR support and governance


• Deliver HR projects, process improvements and systems initiatives

Skills and experience

• Strong experience as an HR Manager or Senior HR Generalist in a hands-on role


• Expereince working with office and warehouse colleagues


• Solid background managing employee relations casework


• Experience providing leadership and support to HR teams


• CIPD Level 5 qualified as a minimum


• Exposure to organisational change, consultation and restructuring activity


• Experience supporting a multi-site business environment


• Knowledge of employment law and HR compliance


• Experience working with HR systems, payroll platforms and Excel


• Ability to analyse and maintain people data and reporting


• Exposure to international HR operations would be beneficial


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities


• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information


• Willingness to travel when required for business needs

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.