HR Generalist

Robert WaltersBirminghamreedpublished 11/12/2026

Location: Birmingham

Job type: Permanent, part time. Wednesday - Friday.

Robert Walters is delighted to be partnering with a well-established, nationally recognised organisation in the search for a HR Generalist to join their busy and supportive HR team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking for a flexible, part-time position that offers genuine work-life balance while remaining involved in a varied and rewarding HR remit. Working Wednesday to Friday, you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the business, providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of people matters.
  • Support employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management processes.
  • Assist with recruitment activities, onboarding and induction of new employees.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is compliant and up to date.
  • Support probation reviews, contract changes and other employee lifecycle processes.
  • Partner with managers to provide advice on people policies, procedures and best practice.
  • Assist with HR reporting and analysis, providing insights on key people metrics.
  • Coordinate learning and development activities and support employee engagement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with current employment legislation and internal policies.
  • Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the wider HR function.

About You

  • Previous experience working within a generalist HR position.
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
  • Experience supporting employee relations cases from initial consultation through to resolution.
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Confident communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
  • CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD would be advantageous.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates