HR/People Generalist

The Advocate Group; Haydock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is recruiting on behalf of Aimia Foods for a People Generalist to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This office-based role supports the full employee lifecycle, reporting to site leadership in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will manage ER cases, absence and performance processes, and provide guidance on employment law. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement are essential for success in this busy manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• At least 3-4 years' experience at Advisor level
• Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management
• A sound understanding of UK employment law
• Experience working within fast-paced, office-based environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Managing and advising on employee relations cases
• Absence management and attendance improvement initiatives
• Conducting disciplinary, grievance and gross misconduct processes
• Supporting managers with performance management and capability matters
• Providing guidance on employment law and HR best practice
• Assisting with health & safety-related people matters and workplace investigations
• Assisting with internal recruitment processes
• Coaching and developing line managers on people management practices
• Supporting HR projects, policy reviews and process improvements
• Ensuring HR records, documentation and reporting are maintained accurately

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary handling

Grievances

Attendance management

Performance management

UK employment law

Job description

6-Month Fixed Term Contract | Monday-Friday | Office-Based | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? We're recruiting on behalf of FMCG manufacturers, Aimia Foods, for a proactive and people-focused People Generalist to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract and provide hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle.

Working closely with site leadership and department managers, you'll play a key role in delivering practical HR support and expert guidance across a broad range of employee relations matters within a busy food and beverage manufacturing environment.

The Role

This is a varied and rewarding position, working within a certified 'Great Place to Work' where you'll be involved in all aspects of HR, with a particular focus on:

• Managing and advising on employee relations cases
• Absence management and attendance improvement initiatives
• Conducting disciplinary, grievance and gross misconduct processes
• Supporting managers with performance management and capability matters
• Providing guidance on employment law and HR best practice
• Assisting with health & safety-related people matters and workplace investigations
• Assisting with internal recruitment processes
• Coaching and developing line managers on people management practices
• Supporting HR projects, policy reviews and process improvements
• Ensuring HR records, documentation and reporting are maintained accurately

About You

We're looking for an HR professional who can quickly build credibility, influence stakeholders and confidently manage a varied ER caseload.

You'll ideally have:

• At least 3-4 years' experience at Advisor level
• Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management
• A sound understanding of UK employment law
• Experience working within fast-paced, office-based environments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive, open-minded and curious approach. Someone who enjoys getting involved, asking the right questions, challenging constructively and working collaboratively to find practical solutions.

Summary

• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Monday-Friday office-based role
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a well-established manufacturing business
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package