HR Generalist - Workforce Support

Avery Dennison; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HR Generalist, where you will be at the forefront of digital HR solutions. This role involves providing essential HR support to employees and leaders, enhancing employee relations, and driving engagement across various sites. You will collaborate with HR teams to resolve inquiries and support key projects aimed at improving HR processes. With a commitment to employee experience and development, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about HR and eager to contribute to a positive workplace culture, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus opportunity

Private Medical Insurance

Health benefit cash plan

Pension with up to 10% Employer contributions

Life assurance 4 x basic salary

Employee Assistance scheme

Free on-site Parking

Subsidised Hot/cold food Canteen

Structured learning and development program

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of HR experience required with a focus on employee relations.
• Proficient in using digital tools for case management and HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support to employees and managers across various sites.
• Manage employee inquiries and ensure timely resolution of HR issues.
• Support HRBP in labor relations and policy improvements.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Understanding of HR principles

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Digital case management proficiency

Relationship building

Research and analysis skills

Report composition and presentation

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Description

Mission

The HR Generalist - Workforce Support will directly provide employees and leaders with day to day HR support. They will work at the forefront of our digital HR toolset to support HR policies, procedures and programs of a specific group of countries/sites/functions in EMEA. They will have primary support assignments but will be able to work across multiple groups/sites as needed. Reporting to the Hub Leader, this individual will be the main point of contact for employees and managers regarding a broad range of employee / manager topics and inquiries for their region.

Critical Objectives/Outcomes

• Provides positive employee relations & manager capability support across our sites. Use observations and data to recommend ER strategies and initiatives that will support employee morale and engagement.
• Works in strong collaboration with all teams within the HR community including the broader GWO organisation, HR Business partners and COEs. Strong collaboration will ensure employee inquiries and issues are resolved in a timely, friendly and comprehensive way - supporting the goal of enhancing the employee experience.
• Supports employees, managers with traditional support type of activities such as promotions, investigations, corrective actions, PIPs terminations, and restructuring activities.
• Main point of contact for employees for HR related inquiries, complaints and customer service (e.g. case management, policy or protocol navigation).
• Primary liaison with HRBP and GWO hub lead and colleagues regarding policy reviews, policy improvements, training opportunities etc.
• Support HRBP in labour relations and WC topics.
• Support leaders on finding and using resources on core processes such as GPS, Performance Management, Development etc.
• Coach employee leaders as needed on how to navigate and resolve key leadership processes, managing conflicts etc.
• Build and maintain relationships & partnerships with assigned sites/groups.
• Master our digital toolset, in particular ad.a/ServiceNow. Support and resolve regional employee relations issues using ServiceNow. Continually look for ways to use technology to aid HR and EE experience.
• Support key projects focused on new process or capability development/enhancement.
• Identify and lead opportunities to standardise work to drive efficiency effectiveness and experience across BUs and countries.

Skills & Capabilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of human resources and labor relations principles, practices, and procedures, especially within the primary country/countries of responsibility.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities/cases at once, knowing when to reach out for support and escalate as needed.
• Ability to successfully use digital case management and workflow management tools to complete core activities and drive incremental value.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, functional leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to compile, research, and analyze information.
• Ability to compose and present comprehensive reports.
• Strong change leadership skills.

Qualifications

Requirements and Prior Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• At least three to six years of related experience required.
• The role will require occasional travel to various sites across the region.

Additional Information

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

What we can offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus usual bank holidays (or equivalent shifts).
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Health benefit cash plan.
• Pension with up to 10% Employer contributions.
• Life assurance 4 x basic salary.
• Employee Assistance scheme including life & legal advice.
• Free on-site Parking.
• Subsidised Hot/cold food Canteen.
• Structured learning and development / Mentoring program.
• International environment.
• A growing, and welcoming team with a good spirit!