Human Resources Generalist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing public sector organisation in Slough is seeking an experienced HR specialist to provide operational support across HR functions. The role includes managing HR inquiries, leading intranet content development, and supporting recruitment efforts. Candidates should have at least 4 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with payroll systems. The role offers a hybrid working model with 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ HR experience, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting information to varied audiences.
• Understanding of compliance, audit, and record management in an HR context.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and operational support.
• Lead the development of HR content for the organisational intranet.
• Coordinate the delivery of the annual People Survey.

Skills

HR experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Familiarity with payroll systems

Experience preparing reports

Tools

Oracle or similar HR platforms

Job description

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Hybrid role: 3 days on site and 2 days WFH

Must have active SC Clearance

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced HR specialist to join a dynamic team in a high-performing public sector organisation. This varied role will see you contributing to the full employee lifecycle, providing key support across HR operations, recruitment, employee engagement, and internal communications.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Services & Generalist Support

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and operational support to managers and staff in line with employment legislation, civil service standards, and best practice.
• Respond to employee queries to maintain a high standard of service delivery.

Intranet Development

• Lead the development of HR content for a new organisational intranet, working closely with internal HR colleagues and external suppliers.
• Structure content to reflect the employee lifecycle and ensure accessibility and relevance for end-users.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support the delivery of bespoke recruitment campaigns, ensuring compliance with Civil Service Recruitment Principles and internal processes.
• Liaise with hiring managers and candidates to provide a smooth and compliant recruitment experience.

Employee Engagement

• Coordinate the delivery of the annual People Survey, liaising with stakeholders to increase staff participation and ensure meaningful data is collected.
• Support initiatives to improve engagement across the organisation.

Information & Data Management

• Maintain accurate HR records and personnel files in line with data protection requirements.
• Prepare reports on staffing levels, recruitment statistics, turnover, and other key HR metrics.

Payroll Support

• Prepare and check monthly payroll data for senior management sign-off.
• Liaise with the Finance team to ensure accurate submissions and resolve payroll-related queries.

Training Coordination

• Book and manage training courses, liaise with external providers, and track individual development plans.
• Analyse training feedback and contribute to quarterly learning reports.
• Work closely with colleagues across HR and Finance, supporting wider team objectives.
• Provide additional administrative and operational support to the Head of HR as required.
• Delivery of HR content for the new intranet.
• Support recruitment activity during peak periods.
• Drive participation in the Civil Service People Survey.
• Respond to HR queries from managers and staff, ensuring business continuity and service standards.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ HR experience, ideally in a public sector or regulated environment.
• Broad HR knowledge including recruitment, casework, employee relations, and business partnering.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting information to varied audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience supporting a specialised or technical workforce.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and HR platforms such as Oracle or similar.
• Experience preparing reports and analysing survey/engagement data.
• Understanding of compliance, audit, and record management in an HR context.