Human Resources Generalist

Ball Aerospace; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation in Milton Keynes is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the HR Manager and colleagues across the employee lifecycle. You will ensure compliant, high-quality HR service, manage administrative processes, and provide data-led insights.

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors is a plus, CIPD or HR degree required, and you’ll work closely with people leaders to drive engagement and delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and communication skills required.
• Experience with HR data and KPI reporting.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supporting HR Manager, People Leaders and colleagues across the employee lifecycle.
• Ensuring accurate HR transactional activities within timescales and high-quality standards.
• Maintaining HR records and HR systems.
• Producing HR reports, KPI metrics and workforce analyses.
• Providing payroll administration support and absence management administration.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction.

Skills

Strong organisational and communicati

HR data and KPI reporting

First point of contact for HR queries

Education

CIPD qualification, HR Degree, or equivalent practical HR experience

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

Company: Ball Corporation

Location: Milton Keynes, GB, MK15 0DA

Date: 25 Sept 2026

Job Category: Human Resources

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —""We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!
* This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the HR Manager, People Leaders and colleagues throughout the entire employee lifecycle while contributing to the delivery of the Plant HR and Regional HR strategy. The position provides a robust and professional HR service, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risk, supporting employee engagement, and delivering a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring all HR transactional activities are completed accurately, within agreed timescales, and to high-quality standards.
• Managing employment lifecycle administration including starters, leavers, transfers, promotions and appraisals.
• Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Maintaining accurate HR systems and employee records.
• Producing HR reports, KPI metrics and workforce analyses.
• Providing payroll administration support.
• Coordinating Occupational Health and absence management activities.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction.
• Participating in HR projects and process improvements.

What Are We Looking For?

• CIPD qualification, HR Degree, or equivalent practical HR experience.
• Previous HR experience in a similar HR role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience with HR data and KPI reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage.
• Understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

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