People Services Advisor / HR Generalist

TN United Kingdom; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company is seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join their dynamic team in Gateshead. This role offers a unique opportunity to support employees and management in a generalist HR capacity, ensuring effective communication and compliance throughout the employee lifecycle. As a pivotal member of the HR team, you will engage in recruitment, onboarding, and the development of people policies, while also contributing to employee wellbeing initiatives. If you have a passion for HR and building relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role is essential.
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of new colleagues.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documents.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

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Client:

Talent84

Location:

Gateshead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

27

Posted:

24.03.2025

Job Description:

People Services Advisor, Tyne and Wear (hybrid working)

My client is a well-established and innovative manufacturing company who have an immediate requirement for an experienced HR Advisor to join their small but incredibly busy team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting employees and management alike in a varied and challenging generalist HR role.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

1. You will provide clear and timely advice to employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle, responding effectively and quickly to queries on policies, procedures, terms and conditions of employment.
2. Provide advice and support to managers and team leaders/supervisors to enable them to carry out the recruitment of employees, apprentices and temporary workers.
3. Contribute to the onboarding and induction of new colleagues.
4. Build and maintain relationships with managers, attend meetings when required to provide guidance, support and updates on key people-related priorities.
5. Prepare, complete and maintain records, notes, letters and documents throughout our employment processes that are accurate, compliant, fit for purpose and maintained for future requirements, in accordance with the data retention policy, ensuring that document control is maintained.
6. Work with the wider HR team to develop and update the people policies, procedures, workflows, letters and templates within the People Services Team.
7. Provide support to the Payroll and Reward Co-ordinator with the end to end payroll processes and reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll and pension regulations and company policies.
8. Support on the design and delivery of management training sessions/workshops/webinars and toolkits in order to ensure effective people management such as absence management, performance, investigations, etc., ensuring that it adheres to the company culture and values.
9. Work with the wider team to create and communicate employee health & wellbeing initiatives across the business and ensuring that all employees’ occupational health testing is at required levels.

Criteria:

1. Previous experience gained in a generalist HR role.
2. Ability to build effective working relationships.
3. Excellent organisational skills.

If you’re an experienced HR generalist who is passionate about building relationships and are looking for a busy and varied HR opportunity, then I’d love to hear from you.