HR Generalist

Job Description

To provide comprehensive HR support across all UK business units and entities supported by the Shared Service Centre. The role is responsible for coordinating and executing HR activities as directed by the HR Business Partner, contributing to the effective delivery of the People function.

A key focus of the role includes supporting employee engagement initiatives, maintaining and optimising HR systems, and contributing to a wide range of HR projects and strategic initiatives.

The position requires the ability to take full ownership of assigned tasks, as well as collaborate with colleagues to co-deliver key activities. This role plays an important part in ensuring the HR team delivers a high-quality, responsive service aligned with business needs.

·       To support the HR Business Partner as requested on a wide range of people-related topics, support may be required (but not limited to);

o    Employee engagement initiatives

o    HR system development and implementation projects

o    HR focus area support and projects

o    Talent and succession planning related activity and projects

o    Management development and support projects

o    Employee benefit related projects

o    Data collation, reporting and analysis

o    Employee communication related activities

·       Demonstrating flexibility and agility to respond to the varied nature of the role and changing business needs.

·       To assist in the administration and development of various systems and HRIS systems

·       To oversee and support the business with its employee survey and feedback, administering the system and preparing and presenting results

·       To support the management team in their employee engagement initiatives

·       To oversee and execute the Company long service awards

·       To develop and deliver the Company quarterly newsletter

·       To co-ordinate and execute Company awards schemes

·       To support with the administration and co-ordination of company benefits

·       To support with the administration and co-ordination of company fleet

·       Any other tasks deemed commensurate with supporting the HR team to assist in adding value to the business units it supports

·       Ad hoc support on employee relations related activity

·       Support in relation to the management of the Shared Service inbox   

Key Competencies & Skills :  

•    Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy 
•    Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication  
•    Must be competent with excel and have strong data analytical skills
•    Must be proactive and innovative in approach, with an ability to work independently
•    Must be able to analyse and appropriately present data  
•    Must be able to work with agility and flexibility in line with changing priorities   

Experience & Qualifications   

•    5+ years working in a HR generalist role
•    Experience working in the Logistics space would be advantageous
•    Must be able to demonstrate ability to work both part of a team and autonomously 
•    Experience of working in a wide ranging role – with the ability to multi task
•    Experience of working with HRIS Systems is desirable 
•    Must hold experience of working with excel
•    Must hold good customer service and interpersonal skills

What you'll earn (you won't find "competitive salary” written instead of a figure on our watch!)

Salary circa £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience 

What you'll receive in return (Benefits)

Holidays starting at 22 days increasing to 26 with service, plus the standard bank holidays

Holiday buy & sell scheme 

Pension scheme including a 5% employer contribution, with salary sacrifice for eligible members 

Life assurance scheme 

CIPD Requirement

Level 5 Required

Email Contact for candidates

lisa.binnersley@rhenus.com

Closing Date

12/05/2026