Human Resources Generalist

Futures recruitment are looking to appoint a Human Resources Generalist to support our manufacturing operations. This role will partner closely with managers across the business to deliver effective HR solutions, manage employee relations matters, and drive key HR initiatives. The successful Human Resources Generalist will play a hands-on role in supporting a fast-paced production environment while ensuring compliance, engagement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters across the site.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, and conduct issues.
• Lead investigations, hearings, and documentation in line with company policy and employment legislation.
• Promote positive employee engagement and workplace culture within a manufacturing environment.
• Support line managers with day-to-day HR matters and best practice guidance.
• Coach managers on people management, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.
• Assist in workforce planning and organisational changes.
• Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Support payroll processes and liaise with relevant departments as required.
• Monitor absence, turnover, and other HR metrics.
• Manage and deliver individual HR projects (e.g., policy updates, engagement initiatives, training rollouts, process improvements).
• Support wider HR and business improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to developing and enhancing HR processes suitable for a manufacturing environment.
• Assist with audits and compliance reviews where required.
• Support end-to-end recruitment processes for operational and support roles.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Work with hiring managers to attract and retain talent within the manufacturing sector.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong employee relations experience, with confidence managing complex cases independently.
• Demonstrated experience supporting managers across different functions within a business.
• Experience managing individual HR projects from planning through to implementation.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• CIPD qualification (Level 3/5) desirable.