HR Generalist & System Lead – Maternity Cover

Ambitions Personnel; Belton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

24 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank?hols

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Early finish Fridays 13:30

Specsavers vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Company workwear provided

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a maternity cover role in Belton, near Grantham. The 37.5-hour week includes some flexibility for part-time arrangements. Occasional travel to other sites is required.

You will lead a small HR team, support managers on employee relations, and implement a new Time & Attendance system. You will manage two HR Assistants, oversee HR operations across multiple sites, and ensure compliance with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working at HR Advisor level.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience using HR and Time & Attendance systems, ideally including system implementation.
• People management or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations across multiple sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive approach with initiative and teamwork.
• Ability to advise managers on sensitive employee relations matters.
• Flexible attitude to embrace new systems and ways of working.
• Ability to lead the HR team in the absence of the Group HR Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support two HR Assistants, overseeing day-to-day HR administration and transactional processes.
• Provide advice and practical support on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct matters, including investigations and management meetings.
• Support recruitment activities across multiple sites, including job advertising, reviewing applications, recruitment campaigns and organising recruitment events.
• Review and update job descriptions, HR policies and procedures as required.
• Oversee Occupational Health referrals and support the delivery of workplace health assessments.
• Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, absence management, employee relations and general HR queries.
• Support apprenticeships, work experience placements and other learning and development initiatives.
• Monitor employee engagement and satisfaction, analysing data to identify areas for improvement.
• Compile HR reports, monthly and quarterly KPIs, and workforce metrics for management.
• Support the Group HR Manager with HR strategy and planning.
• Oversee time and attendance processes and ensure payroll information is accurate before payslips are issued.
• Lead the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.
• Provide generalist HR support across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures.
• Maintain health, safety and welfare standards within your area of responsibility.

Skills

UK Employment Law understanding

People management

Cross-site HR experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Time management

Tools

HRIS

Time & Attendance systems

System implementation

Job description

Ambitions Personnel is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a maternity cover role in Belton, near Grantham. The 37.5-hour week includes some flexibility for part-time arrangements. Occasional travel to other sites is required.

You will lead a small HR team, support managers on employee relations, and implement a new Time & Attendance system. You will manage two HR Assistants, oversee HR operations across multiple sites, and ensure compliance with UK employment law.