HR Advisor/Generalist in Kenilworth - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

Kenilworth, Warwickshire
£30,000 - £33,000 DOE 
Hybrid Working
Full Time | Permanent

Macildowie are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a growing international business to recruit an HR Advisor / HR Generalist to join their people team.

This opportunity sits within a growing international business operating across the technology and safety solutions sector, supporting organisations globally through innovative products and services. The business continues to grow across multiple international markets and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and evolving environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Officer, HR Coordinator or Junior HR Advisor who is ready to take the next step in their HR career, gaining greater autonomy, ownership and exposure across the full employee lifecycle.

The Role

Reporting into the HR Lead, you will support two UK businesses and become a key member of a small but highly collaborative HR team. Acting as the primary HR contact for one business unit, you will provide practical HR support to managers and employees whilst ensuring a consistent and professional people service.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing employee relations matters including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance cases
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Supporting recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, screening applications, arranging interviews and onboarding new employees
• Producing HR documentation including contracts, offer letters, variation letters and employee correspondence
• Supporting payroll administration processes and ensuring employee data accuracy
• Maintaining HR systems and employee records, including Workday administration
• Producing HR reports and management information
• Supporting learning and development initiatives across the business
• Assisting with employee engagement activities and wider HR projects
• Supporting compliance, audits and continuous improvement activities

About You

We are looking for an individual who enjoys working within a broad generalist HR role and is comfortable building relationships across all levels of an organisation.

You will ideally possess:

• Previous experience within a HR Advisor, HR Officer, HR Coordinator or similar generalist HR role
• Experience managing employee relations cases with confidence and increasing autonomy
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
• Recruitment and onboarding experience
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Experience using HR systems and HR databases
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Experience of Workday, payroll administration and working within an SME environment would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary 
• Opportunity to join a growing international organisation
• Broad exposure across all areas of HR
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Hybrid working available following successful onboarding and probation
• The opportunity to take ownership and make a genuine impact within the business

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move beyond a traditional HR administration position and develop their career within a true HR generalist role where no two days are the same.

To find out more about this exclusive opportunity, please get in touch with Macildowie today.