Human Resources Generalist
3 days ago
Peterborough
HR Generalist - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract 📍 Peterborough 💰 £40,000 - £45,000 per annum 🕒 Full-time | 12-month FTC Are you an experienced HR Generalist looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work at pace, and gain exposure across the full HR spectrum? We’re partnering with a fast-growing international manufacturing business who are going through an exciting period of transformation and investment. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, hands-on HR team where no two days are the same. The Role As HR Generalist, you’ll be a key member of the site HR team, supporting both day-to-day operations and wider people initiatives. You’ll also mentor a junior HR team member and play an important role in developing systems, processes, and engagement across the site. This is a genuinely varied role with plenty of scope to get involved - from employee relations and training to HR projects and change activity. Key Responsibilities • Provide advice and guidance to managers and employees on all aspects of HR and employee relations., • Lead on case management including investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances., • Support, coach, and mentor a junior HR team member., • Maintain and improve HR systems, data accuracy, and reporting., • Deliver training and onboarding initiatives to support workforce capability., • Partner with line managers on recruitment, performance, and engagement., • Contribute to HR projects and site-wide improvements as the business continues to grow. About You • Proven experience in a broad HR generalist role., • Confident handling ER casework and providing sound employment law advice., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operational environment - manufacturing experience would be an advantage., • Strong HR systems knowledge and data-driven mindset., • Collaborative, pragmatic, and confident building relationships at all levels., • Experience managing or mentoring junior HR staff. What’s on Offer • Salary of £40,000 – £45,000 (depending on experience)., • 12-month FTC with potential for further opportunity., • Exposure to a wide range of HR projects and initiatives., • Supportive, down-to-earth team culture in a growing, global organisation. If you’re a proactive HR professional who enjoys variety, pace, and the opportunity to shape how things are done, we’d love to hear from you.