Standalone HR Generalist & Payroll Officer – Manufacturing

Sitka Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Cardiff seeks an HR Officer to handle HR generalist responsibilities and weekly payroll for around 70 employees. The role requires proven HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, along with a solutions-focused mindset. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £38,000 depending on experience, with various benefits including free on-site parking.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience in a standalone or highly autonomous role.
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in operational, manufacturing or blue-collar environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all HR-related queries across the business.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding, probation and leavers.
• Process weekly payroll for approximately 70 hourly paid employees.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Confidence in advising managers

Solutions-focused mindset

Experience in production environments

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

A well-established manufacturing company in Cardiff seeks an HR Officer to handle HR generalist responsibilities and weekly payroll for around 70 employees. The role requires proven HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent, along with a solutions-focused mindset. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £38,000 depending on experience, with various benefits including free on-site parking.