HR Generalist: Onboarding, Training & ER (Hybrid)

Wade Macdonald; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is seeking an HR Assistant for a 15-month FTC in Thatcham, offering hybrid work (3 days in office / 2 days at home). The role covers full employee lifecycle support, onboarding, training delivery, and HR administration, with focus on day-to-day HR operations and liaison across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years of generalist HR experience, strong organisational skills, and good communication.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of generalist HR experience.
• CIPD Level 3 would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence for occasional site travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR and administrative support across the organisation.
• Support managers with first-line employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, absence and performance.
• Coordinate onboarding and inductions for new starters.
• Deliver internal training and coordinate the wider training calendar.
• Maintain employee records, HR systems, timesheets and documentation.
• Support recruitment, including interview coordination and new starter administration.
• Advise employees and managers on HR policies and general queries.
• Keep HR policies and processes accurate and up to date.
• Support health & safety administration, including PPE requirements.
• Prepare HR correspondence and reports, maintaining confidentiality.
• Build strong relationships with employees and managers across multiple sites.
• Assist with wider HR projects and office activities as required.

Skills

General HR experience

Employee relations

Administration

Communication skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 (advantageous)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Wade Macdonald is seeking an HR Assistant for a 15-month FTC in Thatcham, offering hybrid work (3 days in office / 2 days at home). The role covers full employee lifecycle support, onboarding, training delivery, and HR administration, with focus on day-to-day HR operations and liaison across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates will have 3–4 years of generalist HR experience, strong organisational skills, and good communication.