People-First HR Generalist | Culture & Compliance

U Drive; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Staff discounts

Training & development

Employee discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual MOT

Supportive working environment

Impact in family-owned business

Job summary

U-Drive is hiring a personable HR Officer to join our Head Office team in Poole. You will provide practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to employee relations, ensuring policies are applied, and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

This permanent, office-based role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, working closely with branch networks and Head Office functions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' generalist HR experience in a similar role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of UK employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Understand business objectives, culture and people practices.
• Manage onboarding processes, including right-to-work checks and new starter administration.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and integration activities.
• Identify training needs with department managers and coordinate delivery.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and employment law.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance processes.
• Promote wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with policy development to support organisational objectives.
• Produce HR reports and management information as required.
• Support change processes, including restructuring and consultations.

Skills

HR generalist

Interpersonal skills

UK employment law knowledge

HR data management

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards)

Tools

Microsoft 365

HRIS

Job description

U-Drive is hiring a personable HR Officer to join our Head Office team in Poole. You will provide practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to employee relations, ensuring policies are applied, and contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.

This permanent, office-based role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, working closely with branch networks and Head Office functions.