HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Salary: £36,000
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday
Location: Sheffield - on site

We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a growing and ambitious organisation during an exciting phase of expansion. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role offers the opportunity to shape and develop the people function, supporting both employees and management across the business. Working within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in attracting, developing and retaining talent, maintaining effective people processes, and helping to foster a positive and high-performing workplace culture. This position is ideally suited to someone who enjoys working autonomously, influencing business decisions, and making a meaningful impact within a growing organisation that values commitment, initiative and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support across all people-related activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for managers and employees on HR related matters, offering practical guidance and support.
• Coordinate end-to-end hiring activity, working closely with department leads to attract and onboard new talent.
• Manage all employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of internal processes.
• Assist managers with employee performance, development planning and regular review processes.
• Draft, review and maintain internal documentation, policies and procedural guidance, ensuring they remain current and aligned with the business.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and support the administration of people systems and documentation.
• Provide insight and recommendations to leadership on people initiatives, organisational effectiveness and workforce planning.
• Coordinate learning, training and professional development activities across the business.
• Help foster a positive working environment that encourages engagement, collaboration and employee wellbeing.

About You

• Previous experience in a standalone HR role.
• Strong understanding of workplace practices and current employment legislation.
• Comfortable working independently while partnering with managers across different departments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels.
• Able to deal with sensitive information discreetly and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Experience within a regulated or compliance-led industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Workplace pension
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee discount scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Private medical insurance