Part-time HR Generalist

We are recruiting for an experienced, part-time HR Generalist to join a busy HR team within an established manufacturing business. Working closely with the People & Culture Manager, you will provide practical HR advice and support to managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, helping to ensure policies, procedures and employment legislation are applied consistently.
Job Description for the Part-time HR Generalist role:

• Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Supporting employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, redundancy and the interpretation of HR policies and terms and conditions of employment.
• Promoting employee wellbeing, supporting flexible working arrangements and coordinating occupational health activities.
• Assisting with disciplinary meetings, taking minutes and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Reviewing return-to-work questionnaires and escalating welfare or health and safety concerns where appropriate.
• Maintaining confidential employee records and ensuring HR documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Producing, monitoring and reviewing HR key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring relevant intranet and non-commercial website content remains accurate and current.
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation, HR best practice and internal policies.
• Identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
• The role will be based primarily at the company's Stoke-on-Trent site, with occasional business meetings, off-site training and travel to other company locations as required.
• This is a fixed-term opportunity for 12-15 months, with a proposed start date at the end of November or beginning of December 2026.

Candidate Requirements for the Part-time HR Generalist role:

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified.
• 3-5 years' experience working within an HR function at a similar level.
• Sound knowledge of employment law, HR policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
• Experience supporting employee relations, disciplinary matters and employee welfare.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with basic financial awareness.
• A proactive, adaptable and approachable manner, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine interest in employee wellbeing, continuous improvement and creating a positive workplace culture.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other company sites as required.

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: HR Generalist, People & Culture Generalist, HR Advisor, HR Officer, Employee Relations Advisor or a similar HR role within a manufacturing, commercial or multi-site organisation. Candidates with experience in employee relations, disciplinary procedures, employment law, employee welfare and HR reporting would be particularly well suited.
This role is commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burslem, Tunstall, Hanley, Fenton, Longton, Kidsgrove, Alsager, Crewe and surrounding areas.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am 3:00 pm
Salary: £22,000 per annum (£33,000 full-time equivalent)
Benefits: Company pension, free pension advice, life insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health screening, health and wellbeing programme, enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, bereavement leave, company sick pay, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted products, free on-site parking, employee referral scheme, Long Service Awards, Reward & Recognition Programme, company events, pre-retirement scheme and casual dress code.

Holidays: 33 including BH
Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.