HR Advisor

GRUNDFOS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Grundfos in the UK is seeking an HR generalist to strengthen our HR foundations, ensure seamless people processes, drive employee engagement, and empower teams to deliver sustainable water solutions.

Based at Leighton Buzzard or Sunderland, you will manage onboarding, offboarding, data accuracy, HR systems, compliance, diversity and wellbeing initiatives, and contribute to cross-functional projects within the UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (e.g. CIPD), Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an HR generalist or HR specialist role, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Working knowledge of HR information systems (SAP SuccessFactors or similar) and proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with HR process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and supporting implementation of organisation design, employee data management with accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related inquiries.
• Support apprentice recruitment activities by coordinating interviews, preparing offer documentation, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Administer and maintain HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, People Inc.), ensuring data integrity and generating reports to support decision-making.
• Contribute to HR compliance efforts by monitoring local labor law requirements and supporting internal audits and policy updates in line with legislation.
• Supporting Diversity, Volunteering and wellbeing agendas and initiatives for UK & Ireland.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and participate in cross-functional projects related to employee experience, engagement, and organizational development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

HR operations

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration

CIPD certification

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

People Inc.

Job description

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and driving HR processes that empower people to do their best work? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

This role is based at either our office in Leighton Buzzard or Sunderland.

What You Will Be Doing

As a key part of the People & Organisation team for UK & Ireland, you'll create impact by Strengthening our HR foundations by ensuring seamless people processes, driving employee engagement, and enabling our teams to focus on what matters most - delivering sustainable water solutions to the world.

• Manage core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, contract changes, and supporting implementation of organisation design, employee data management with accuracy and timeliness
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related inquiries. The successful candidate will have experiance in: Performance & absent management, disciplinary & grievance, training and development
• Support apprentice recruitment activities by coordinating interviews, preparing offer documentation, and ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Administer and maintain HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors, People Inc.), ensuring data integrity and generating reports to support decision-making
• Contribute to HR compliance efforts by monitoring local labor law requirements and supporting internal audits and policy updates in line with legislation
• Supporting Diversity, Volunteering and wellbeing agendas and initiatives for UK & Ireland
• Drive continuous improvement of HR processes and participate in cross-functional projects related to employee experience, engagement, and organizational development

What Makes You a Great Fit

Above all, you are a detail-oriented HR professional with strong interpersonal skills, a solid understanding of HR operations, and a genuine commitment to supporting people throughout their employment journey. We would also imagine that you have:

• Professional HR certification (e.g. CIPD), Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in an HR generalist or HR specialist role, preferably in a multinational environment
• Working knowledge of HR information systems (SAP SuccessFactors or similar) and proficiency in MS Office
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with HR process improvement

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Opportunity to participate in annual incentive scheme and flexible benefits and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos?

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com