We are very excited to be recruiting a HR Generalist to support our leading manufacturing client based in Kingswinford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on, operational role while partnering closely with leaders to support business success.

This position offers significant ownership, broad exposure across the business, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment alongside talented colleagues and an experienced leadership team. The role provides excellent opportunities for learning, development, and involvement in UK-specific HR initiatives.

What You Will Do

As the HR Generalist, you will serve as a trusted partner to operational leaders and employees, ensuring effective HR support across our UK facility while collaborating with the wider EMEA People and Culture team. Key responsibilities include:

Partner with business leaders to provide day-to-day HR guidance and support
Monitor UK employment trends, legislation, and best practices to maintain compliance
Manage employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
Support absence management processes and ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations
Maintain and improve HR processes, procedures, and operational practices
Lead and coordinate recruitment activities, including managing external recruitment partners
Collaborate closely with HR specialists in HRIS, Health & Safety, and Employee Development
Participate in UK-focused projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Use data and insights to support HR decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement

The ideal candidate will have the following skills :

Enjoys operational, hands-on HR work.
Builds strong relationships and partnerships across all levels of an organization.
Is curious, collaborative, and highly engaged with people.
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Has a practical, no-ego approach and a good sense of humour.
Is comfortable providing guidance and coaching to leaders and employees.
Thrives in a visible, onsite role where relationship-building is key.
CIPD Level 5 qualification
Minimum 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
Experience in maintaining HR processes and ensuring compliance.

This is a full-time onsite position based in Kingswinford, Occasional travel to the Europe to the Head Office, is expected, approximately 3-4 times per year.

In return we will provide a really superb place to work, people have been at this company for many years, and we offer a range of benefits including the below:

Company pension scheme.
Private medical insurance.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Professional development and training opportunities.
International collaboration and travel opportunities.
Employee wellbeing initiatives.

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