Part Time HR Generalist

Workforce Recruitment and Training; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time HR Generalist to join a well-established engineering organization in Crewkerne. The candidate will support HR operations across various functions, coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and employee initiatives. Ideal applicants will have proven HR experience, a strong understanding of UK employment law, and excellent communication skills. This permanent position offers flexibility with a commitment to creating a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience in a generalist role, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Able to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
• Manage agency worker relationships and maintain recruitment records.
• Support onboarding and induction activities.
• Assist with talent and performance initiatives.
• Support absence management and work with Occupational Health.

Skills

HR experience in a generalist role

Understanding of UK employment law

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication abilities

Discretion with confidential information

Education

CIPD qualified or studying towards

Tools

HR systems (Talent Central, LMS)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time HR Generalist
Salary: £18,000 - £20,500 (for 21 hours per week)
Location: Crewkerne, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-Time (3 days per week, 21 hours total)

We are working on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced HR Generalist to join their team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established business that values people, culture, and performance.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting HR operations and providing generalist support across a range of HR functions. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, contributing to the continued development of a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support end-to-end recruitment and selection processes
• Manage agency worker relationships and maintain recruitment records
• Support onboarding and induction activities
• Assist with talent and performance initiatives to enhance productivity
• Support absence management and work closely with the Occupational Health provider
• Administer processes related to maternity, retirement, and other employee lifecycle events
• Coordinate training and development administration (LMS system)
• Assist in delivering well-being initiatives and employee engagement surveys
• Provide HR metrics and reporting, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with GDPR
• Support grievance and disciplinary processes as required
• Work collaboratively with Health & Safety teams to support EHS initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within the HR function

About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need to be an approachable and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and supporting people at all levels of the business.

Essential Criteria

• Proven HR experience in a generalist role, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Able to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Desirable

• CIPD qualified or currently studying towards
• Experience using HR systems (e.g. Talent Central or LMS platforms)
• Familiarity with continuous improvement or lean methodologies