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    HR Generalist

    HR
    Reed
    Suffolk, Stowmarket
    Permanent
    £35,000 - £40,000/year
    On-Site

    Job Description

    HR Generalist

    Full-time office-based role

    Salary £35,000-£40,000

    We are recruiting for an experienced HR Generalist to join a busy, site-based Human Resources team within a well-established manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, office-based position offering the opportunity to play a key role in supporting both operational and strategic HR activities across the site.

    Working closely with managers and employees, you will provide hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle, helping to drive people initiatives, enhance employee engagement and ensure HR best practice is consistently applied.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the delivery of HR strategies, policies and procedures across the business.

    • Partner with managers to provide practical HR guidance on employee relations, performance management, absence, conduct and capability matters.

    • Assist with recruitment, onboarding and workforce planning activities to ensure staffing requirements are met.

    • Coordinate learning and development initiatives, helping to build employee capability and support succession planning.

    • Support the implementation of people-focused projects and organisational change initiatives.

    • Contribute to employee engagement activities and help foster a positive workplace culture.

    • Work closely with leadership teams to provide coaching and advice on people management matters.

    • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and HR best practice.

    • Produce HR reports, monitor key people metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.

    • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure confidentiality is upheld at all times.

    • Collaborate with wider HR and shared service teams to ensure an effective and professional HR service.

    • Undertake additional HR duties and projects as required.

    Skills & Experience Required

    • CIPD qualified or educated to degree level in a relevant subject.

    • Previous experience within a generalist HR position.

    • Sound understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

    • Experience supporting employee relations cases and advising managers.

    • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively at all levels.

    • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

    • Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

    • Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

    What's on Offer?

    • Opportunity to join a successful and internationally recognised organisation.

    • Annual bonus scheme.

    • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

    • Private medical insurance.

    • Supportive and collaborative working environment.

    If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact Rachel Dunham at Reed Ipswich for further details.

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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