Human Resources Generalist

Talantir; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir in Manchester is seeking an HR Generalist to provide frontline support to line managers on people-related matters, including Employee Relations, Workday tasks, and HR-driven interventions. The role focuses on UK sites, ensuring accurate and proactive HR support.

The ideal candidate will have significant HR generalist experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proficiency with HR systems such as Workday. Fluent English is essential, with CIPD study or qualification desirable.

Qualifications

• Significant HR generalist experience across a broad remit.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience managing Employee Relations cases.
• Experience using HR systems (Workday preferred).
• Data-focused mindset with experience creating reports and analysing data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Fluent English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Centralised HR Support: Act as the primary contact for Employee Relations matters across UK sites and provide guidance to line managers.
• People Processes: Drive annual HR processes such as performance management and compensation cycles; oversee Workday tasks for accuracy and compliance.
• Data-Driven HR Services: Develop tools and generate data insights for interventions and decision-making.
• Policy Development & Implementation: Support policy development and ensure consistent HR policy application.
• HR Support: Partner with HR Consultants and Strategic Leads to drive UK-wide initiatives.
• Training & Development: Identify training needs and support roll-out of development programs.
• Change Management: Assist with HR initiative implementation and change communication.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes.
• Recruitment Support: Be the initial contact for recruitment activities and assist vacancy management.

Skills

HR Generalist

UK Employment Law

Workday experience

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Fluent English

Education

CIPD qualification or studying

Tools

Workday

HRIS

Job description

Job Description – HR Generalist

Rate: £23.40 per hour

Location: Manchester

Contract Length: 6 months

Role Purpose

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing first-line support to Line Managers on all people-related matters outside the scope of HR Operations. This includes Employee Relations, HRBP Workday actions, HR-driven interventions, and global people processes. The role ensures consistent, accurate, and proactive HR support across all UK sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Centralised HR SupportAct as the primary contact for Employee Relations matters (disciplinary, performance, absence, and general HR queries) across all UK sites.Provide timely, consistent guidance to line managers on day-to-day people issues.
2. People ProcessesDrive annual HR processes such as performance management and the compensation cycle.Oversee HR tasks in Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient data management.
3. Data-Driven HR ServicesDevelop tools and generate meaningful data insights for interventions and decision-making.Analyse trends using multiple data lenses and feedback channels.
4. Policy Development & ImplementationSupport policy development and continuous improvement of HR guidelines.Ensure consistent application of HR policies across all sites.Help managers and employees navigate and interpret HR systems and processes.
5. HR SupportPartner with HR Consultants and Strategic Leads to drive wider strategic people initiatives across the UK.
6. Training & DevelopmentWork collaboratively to identify training needs.Support roll-out and delivery of development initiatives for employees.
7. Change ManagementAssist with the implementation of HR initiatives, supporting communication and change management efforts.
8. Continuous ImprovementIdentify and recommend opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance efficiency.
9. Recruitment SupportAct as the initial point of contact for recruitment activities.Collaborate with line managers and recruiters to ensure effective vacancy management.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Significant HR generalist experience across a broad remit.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience managing Employee Relations cases.
• Experience using HR systems (Workday experience preferred).
• Data-focused mindset with experience creating reports and analysing data.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom).
• Proven stakeholder management capability.
• Fluent English (verbal and written).

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or currently studying toward it.
• Experience working in a global organisation.

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges

Utilising clear, accessible metrics and data to deliver insights (e.g., engagement, retention of key talent, EVP effectiveness).Navigating complexities within a global matrix organisation.