HR Generalist - 12m FTC
About the company
We’re looking for a… Confident and proactive HR Generalist to join a supportive HR team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys a varied, hands-on role. You'll be supporting everything from employee relations and recruitment to manager coaching and employee engagement, making a real impact from day one.
Your tasks
What you’ll do
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
- Manage employee relations cases, including absence, conduct, performance and probation.
- Prepare documentation and take notes during investigations, meetings and hearings.
- Support recruitment, contracts and onboarding processes.
- Coach managers on HR policies, procedures and people-related matters.
- Maintain accurate HR records and support reporting requirements.
- Contribute to employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Support the wider HR team with generalist HR activities and process improvements.
Requirements
About the candidate You'll be an experienced HR Generalist with a strong understanding of employee relations, HR processes and employment legislation. Confident, approachable and organised, you'll be comfortable advising managers, managing competing priorities and adapting to change. We're looking for a proactive team player who can hit the ground running, with candidates from all industry backgrounds welcome.
What we offer
- 27 days annual leave, including 6 days allocated to the Christmas shutdown.
- Early finish every Friday at 3:30pm.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Supportive and collaborative HR team.
- Varied role with the opportunity to make a real impact.
Other
HR Generalist – 12 Month FTC Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4:30pm | Friday, 9am – 3:30pm Location: Wigan – Fully Office Based
Ready for your next HR opportunity? If you're a confident HR Generalist who enjoys variety and is ready to make an impact from day one, we'd love to hear from you – apply today!