HR Generalist: Talent, Recruitment & Compliance

Reed; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced HR Officer to support a professional, efficient HR service across multiple locations in the utilities, infrastructure and civil engineering sector. You will advise managers and employees on employee relations, recruitment, absence management, performance, payroll administration and HR compliance.

The role is hands-on with day-to-day HR operations, onboarding and induction, and driving engagement and organisational performance.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or above.
• Minimum of 5 years' HR experience.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR processes.
• GDPR awareness/training.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters.
• Manage employee relations cases including absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, capability and performance issues.
• Lead recruitment campaigns for operational and office-based vacancies.
• Deliver onboarding and induction programmes for new starters.
• Support managers in investigations, formal meetings and appeals.
• Produce and analyse HR reports covering recruitment, absence, probation reviews and workforce metrics.
• Ensure employment contracts and HR documentation are issued accurately and within required timescales.
• Support payroll administration activities and ensure employee records are maintained accurately.
• Promote compliance with employment legislation, GDPR requirements and company policies.
• Coach and support managers to improve people management capability and decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes, policies and systems.
• Conduct exit interviews and provide feedback and recommendations to management.
• Support employee engagement, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion initiatives across the business.

Skills

HR guidance

Employment law understanding

GDPR awareness

Communication skills

HR processes

Education

CIPD Level 3 or above

Job description

Reed is seeking an experienced HR Officer to support a professional, efficient HR service across multiple locations in the utilities, infrastructure and civil engineering sector. You will advise managers and employees on employee relations, recruitment, absence management, performance, payroll administration and HR compliance.

The role is hands-on with day-to-day HR operations, onboarding and induction, and driving engagement and organisational performance.