Human Recources Generalist

AMETEK; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK Nu Instruments in Wrexham seeks an HR Generalist to provide professional HR support across the employee lifecycle. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, learning and development, HR administration, performance and attendance management, and wellbeing initiatives.

Works within AMETEK's Nu Instruments unit, a global mass spectrometry leader, to ensure policy compliance, accurate records, and timely HR reporting.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification or working towards one.
• Experience in a Human Resources or People Services environment.
• Sound knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting employee relations casework.
• Experience using HR and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment and talent management practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities and onboarding.
• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and employees on policies.
• Support employee relations casework and investigations.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Support learning and development needs and program delivery.
• Assist with performance review processes and attendance management.

Skills

CIPD qualification

HR processes knowledge

Employee relations experience

Recruitment & onboarding

Payroll systems experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

HRIS systems

Talent management

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist provides professional HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR policies, procedures, and practices are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation and organizational objectives. This role supports recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, HR administration, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, arranging interviews, and preparing offer documentation.
• Manage pre-employment checks, references, right-to-work verification, and onboarding processes.
• Support hiring managers throughout recruitment campaigns and help deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Deliver and coordinate induction programs for new employees.

Employee Relations

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on policies and procedures.
• Support employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, and performance matters.
• Assist with investigations, note-taking, and the preparation of HR documentation.
• Promote positive employee relations and support conflict resolution where appropriate.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems.
• Produce contracts of employment, variation letters, and other HR correspondence.
• Monitor probationary periods and ensure reviews are completed in a timely manner.
• Prepare HR reports and management information as required.

Learning and Development

• Support the identification of learning and development needs across the organization.
• Assist with the delivery of employee development programs.
• Evaluate learning initiatives and support continuous improvement activities.

Performance and Attendance Management

• Support managers with performance review processes and objective setting.
• Monitor attendance levels and assist with absence management procedures.
• Provide guidance on policies relating to sickness absence, flexible working, and employee wellbeing.

Policy and Compliance

• Ensure HR practices comply with employment legislation, organizational policies, and recognized best practice.
• Contribute to the review and development of HR policies, procedures, and guidance documents.
• Support audits and compliance activities relating to HR records and processes.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification or currently working towards one.
• Previous experience in a Human Resources or People Services environment.
• Sound knowledge of HR processes and employment legislation.
• Experience supporting employee relations casework.
• Experience using HR and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of recruitment and talent management practices.

Skills

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems.

What You'll Bring

• Professional and approachable manner.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Resilient and adaptable in a changing environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing learning.

About the Business Unit

Nu Instruments, a sub-business unit of SPECTRO within AMETEK's Materials Analysis Division, specializing in the design and manufacture of high-performance mass spectrometry systems for scientific research and advanced analytical applications. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Wrexham, UK, Nu Instruments is recognized as a global leader in ICP-MS, GD-MS, IRMS, TIMS, and noble gas mass spectrometry solutions, supporting customers across academia, government, and industry in fields such as environmental science, materials research, life sciences, geochemistry, and semiconductor technology.

For more information, visit www.ametek.com/ and https://www.nu-ins.com/

Compensation

• Currency: GBP
• Salary Minimum: 35,000
• Salary Maximum: 40,000
• Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.