HR Officer / HR Generalist

Jonathan Lee Group; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking an HR Officer / HR Generalist based in Wrexham to support managers and employees within a manufacturing/engineering environment. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and focuses on delivering compliant HR guidance and smooth people processes.

You will assist with recruitment, onboarding, on/offboarding, employee relations, and data reporting to drive engagement and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, quality-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases including disciplinary and grievance processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment matters.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, induction, changes, and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance support.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems and documentation remain up to date.
• Monitor sickness absence and employee-related data, produce meaningful reports, and help identify trends.
• Assist with HR projects, continuous improvement and the development of HR best practice across the business.

Skills

UK employment law

Organisational skills

Communication

Employee relations

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Recruitment platforms

Job description

Step into a rewarding HR role where the work genuinely makes a difference. As an HR Officer / HR Generalist in the manufacturing and engineering industry, you will help keep people processes running smoothly, support managers with practical, compliant guidance, and contribute to a positive, performance-focused workplace. If HR is where strengths in organisation, communication and problem-solving come alive, this HR Officer / HR Generalist position is a fantastic opportunity to build momentum and grow.

What You Will Do:

• Provide day-to-day HR support and advice to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employment matters.
• Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, induction, changes, and offboarding.
• Handle employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance support.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR systems and documentation remain up to date.
• Monitor sickness absence and employee-related data, produce meaningful reports, and help identify trends.
• Assist with HR projects, continuous improvement and the development of HR best practice across the business.

What You Will Bring:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a commercial or operational environment.
• A solid understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience dealing with employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities confidently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with people at all levels.

The HR Officer / HR Generalist role supports this company's commitment to world-class manufacturing standards by ensuring people processes are consistent, effective and compliant. With the organisation's focus on quality and continuous improvement across advanced, integrated manufacturing solutions, your contribution will help strengthen engagement, support development, and enable managers to deliver results with confidence.

Location:

Based in Wrexham, this HR Officer / HR Generalist role offers a full-time, Monday to Friday schedule in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.