HR Generalist - Manufacturing & Compliance, On-Site UK

Armstrong Fluid Technology; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking an on‑site HR Advisor to deliver high‑quality HR support across the employee lifecycle at our Droitwich site. You will work closely with managers, coordinate administration in BambooHR, and handle first‑line employee relations with a practical, compliant approach.

The successful candidate will bring CIPD level qualifications (or be working towards), strong HR admin skills, and thorough knowledge of UK employment law.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing env[iron]ment as a generalist HR Advisor is essential.
• Strong HR administration experience with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting first‑line employee relations cases.
• Ability to coach and advise managers on standard HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including new starters, contractual changes and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation within BambooHR.
• Ensure HR data is up to date and accurate.
• Produce standard HR reports and support people metrics as required.
• Prepare HR documentation including letters, contracts, and policy‑related correspondence.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and systems.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing timely and practical advice to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and conduct issues, escalating more complex cases where appropriate.
• Coach managers on the consistent application of company policies and HR procedures.
• Support investigations, meetings, and documentation in line with company processes.
• Monitor probation review dates and ensure timely completion of probation processes.
• Support managers with probation reviews, providing guidance on expectations, documentation, extensions, and outcomes.
• Provide practical, first‑line HR advice and coaching to managers on standard people processes and employment practices.
• Promote consistency and best practice across all HR activities.
• Support managers in developing confidence in handling routine people matters.
• Ensure HR activities comply with employment legislation, company policies and internal governance requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of HR policies, procedures, and documentation.

Skills

CIPD Level 3/5 qualification

HR administration

UK employment law

Employee relations

Coaching managers

HR data & reporting

People skills

Education

CIPD Level 3/5 qualification

Tools

HRIS

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking an on‑site HR Advisor to deliver high‑quality HR support across the employee lifecycle at our Droitwich site. You will work closely with managers, coordinate administration in BambooHR, and handle first‑line employee relations with a practical, compliant approach.

The successful candidate will bring CIPD level qualifications (or be working towards), strong HR admin skills, and thorough knowledge of UK employment law.