HR Generalist: Systems-Driven People Partner in Operations

AUSTIN MATLEY; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Matley in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on HR professional to own and improve people systems, processes and data within a fast-moving operation.

You’ll lead HRIS and data reporting, manage employee relations, support recruitment and onboarding, and embed robust performance, engagement and benchmarking practices across the business.

This fully on-site role requires CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and a practical, autonomous approach to help the people function progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/logistics or similarly operational settings.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
• Commercially minded, systems-focused, hands-on and autonomous.

Responsibilities

• Own HR systems, HRIS integration, data quality and reporting.
• Manage Employee Relations cases and coach managers.
• Support recruitment and onboarding across roles.
• Embed performance management processes and accountability.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Use MI and benchmark data to inform decisions.
• Build manager capability with tools, processes and guidance.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline HR processes.

Skills

HR systems

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Employee engagement

Data reporting

People analytics

Management coaching

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Austin Matley in Milton Keynes is seeking a hands-on HR professional to own and improve people systems, processes and data within a fast-moving operation.

You’ll lead HRIS and data reporting, manage employee relations, support recruitment and onboarding, and embed robust performance, engagement and benchmarking practices across the business.

This fully on-site role requires CIPD Level 5 or equivalent and a practical, autonomous approach to help the people function progress.