HR Generalist / People & Culture

HR Generalist / People & Culture (Part-Time)

Temp to Perm role
Location: Near Aldermaston, Berkshire
Hours: 24-30 hours per week (ideally shorter days across five days, flexibility available)
Salary: Circa £45,000 full-time equivalent

An experienced HR Generalist is required to join a well-established SME employing approximately 70 permanent staff, supported by seasonal and temporary workers during peak periods.

This is a standalone, hands-on role with full responsibility for HR across the business. There are no direct reports. You will act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant people practices aligned with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for permanent and temporary roles
* Draft contracts and oversee right-to-work and compliance documentation
* Support workforce planning and resourcing needs
* Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
* Lead employee relations cases through to conclusion
* Review and update HR policies in line with UK employment law
* Manage and develop the performance review process
* Support objective setting and underperformance management
* Identify training needs and coordinate development activity
* Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
* Process payroll changes and check payroll for accuracy
* Monitor absence and key people metrics
* Ensure GDPR compliance across HR processes
* Improve and digitise HR systems where appropriate
* Support engagement, wellbeing and internal communication initiatives
* Conduct exit interviews and monitor retention trends
* Act as a visible, approachable HR contact across the organisation

Candidate Requirements

* Minimum five years' experience in a broad HR Generalist role
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
* Experience managing disciplinary and grievance processes independently
* CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Experience within an SME environment
* Confident operating in a standalone capacity
* Organised, pragmatic and solutions-focused
* Able to build credibility and influence managers effectively

This part-time role (24-30 hours) is ideally structured as shorter days across five days to maintain visibility and support, although flexibility can be discussed.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR professional seeking an autonomous, varied role within a growing SME where they can make a tangible impact.