Job Description

HR Generalist – Uxbridge

My client a growing FMCG company in Uxbridge  is looking for a HR Generalist to cover Maternity, 9 month to 1 year Fixed Term Contract. Must be available to start mid October.

Salary   £40K-£42K DOE. Must have at least 2 years HR Generalist experience and experience of working in a multi National Company as this particular role will look after a lot of Eastern European Countries.

The Human Resources Generalist is a hands-on professional who advises and consults with management and employees on HR related issues.  The role is responsible for a broad range of HR functions including but not limited to compensation and benefits administration, leaves of absence, staffing, employee relations, and HR projects and initiatives.  The position will ensure compliance with all applicable laws, Company policies and procedures and provide general support with all HR functions. 

Job Responsibilities

To provide support to Managers in recruitment, selection and interviewing when required.

Manage all staffing functions including preparing and coordinating approvals for all hiring-related documents, screening candidates, completing background checks (references etc.) preparing offer letters, conducting new hire process and on boarding of new employees.

Address and resolve employee relations issues including conducting investigations, disciplinary, grievance and redundancies and partner with senior managers to make recommendations to determine the appropriate corrective actions.

Manage and administer all leaves of absence, including medical, maternity, paternity, unpaid personal leave, jury service, bereavement etc.  Coordinate all leave with local payroll and department managers.

Experience preparing, updating and managing HR policies and procedures.

Experience of writing and updating employee handbooks.

Assist with handling employee separations and conducting exit interviews

Manage the sponsorship/work visa process of any international employees as required.

Respond to any employee queries in relation to the employment terms and conditions and payroll.

Manage the maintenance and accuracy of all employee records and employee database.

Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures.

Other HR projects, initiatives and related duties as assigned.

Person Specification

Previous experience in an HR Generalist capacity.

Ideally with a CIPD  Level 7 qualification (may take level 5 if you have the right experience.

University degree or equivalent work experience.

EMEA experience.

Experience of writing HR policies and procedures.

Good knowledge of UK Employment regulations, working knowledge of European Employment regulations, US experience desirable.

Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize/multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

An enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment.

Strong internal customer focus with a desire to learn all aspects of the business.

Self motivated and able to exercise independent judgement and make sound decisions, take ownership and accountability, operate with minimal supervision.

Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, etc).

Competent systems user

Flexibility, adaptability and ability to shift priorities based on the organizations’ needs.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience of writing HR policies and procedures. Good knowledge of UK Employment regulations, working knowledge of European Employment regulations, US experience desirable. Attention to detail, accuracy, ability to prioritize/multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. An enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment. Strong internal customer focus with a desire to learn all aspects of the business. Self motivated and able to exercise independent judgement and make sound decisions, take ownership and accountability, operate with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, etc). Competent systems user Flexibility, adaptability and ability to shift priorities based on the organizations’ needs.