Senior HR Generalist

Senior HR Generalist
Up to £40,000 dependent on experience + 10% annual bonus
Monday to Friday - 40 hours 
Southall

We are recruiting for a leading FMCG company within their Head Office in Southall, they are looking for a Senior HR Generalist to join the team.

Within the role you will will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support across all areas of the employee lifecycle, ensuring that people processes operate efficiently, accurately, and in full compliance with company policies and UK employment legislation.

Role:

• Provide expert first-line HR advice and guidance to Line Managers and employees on day-to-day matters including absence, conduct, performance, and policy application.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead the handling and documentation of employee relations cases, ensuring fairness, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and company standards.
• Monitor absence trends, coordinate return-to-work meetings, and support Line Managers in effectively applying absence and performance management policies.
• Prepare investigation notes, disciplinary and grievance packs, and other formal HR documentation as required.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities including job postings, interview arrangements, offer letters, contracts, and onboarding processes.
• Ensure new starters receive an effective and engaging induction experience, supporting a smooth integration into the business.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records, trackers, and metrics.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Payroll Consultant to prepare, review, and submit payroll data, ensuring all contract changes, absences, and bonuses are accurately processed.
• Act as the first point of contact for routine payroll queries and escalate complex issues where necessary.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system, ensuring data integrity and compliance with GDPR.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all payroll-impacting HR data.
• Support the HR Manager with the coordination and delivery of learning and development programmes, including mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain accurate training records, track completion rates, and assist with compliance reporting.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of HR workshops and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee capability and engagement.
• Support HR initiatives and business projects including organisational change, restructures, and consultations.
• Review and update HR templates, trackers, and documentation to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Contribute to improving HR systems and processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Build trusted working relationships across the business through professional, supportive, and confident communication.
• Undertake any other HR-related duties or projects as required to support the business and the HR function

Experience:

• Proven experience within a generalist HR role within a fast-paced environment - ideally within FMCG or Manufacturing
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build creditability at all levels
• Demonstrable experience in supporting or managing employee relations cases.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.