HR Generalist - 12m FTC

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

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.

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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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!