We are actively recruiting for a global company who are seeking a temp to perm senior HR generalist to join their UK Head Office, based in Milton Keynes. Please note, this postion is FULLY office based, with no remote working.

For this role, it's imperative that all candidates have experience of handling HR within the production, engineering or manufacturing industry.

Overview:

• As the Senior HR Business Partner, you will collaborate with Factory and Department Managers. You will be a strategic member of the senior leadership team, supporting plans for employee relations, talent management, engagement, recruitment, and retention. Additionally, you will handle/lead complex HR projects, including health and well-being, reward and recognition, and initiatives, across all departments. This fast-paced, dynamic role will also manage on-boarding/off-boarding, benefits, payroll management, organizational changes, HRIS, employee relations, training, and compensation.

Duties:

• Cultivate relationships with employees and colleagues in a professional and personable manner.
• Adhering to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.
• Act as the central HR contact across the UK.
• Manage employee relations, such as end-to-end processes, by researching, investigating, presenting solutions and ensuring closure of employee issues.
• To manage relationships with Trade Union representatives, with a core understanding of the unionized environment.
• Handling the HR and payroll procedures, including: new hires, terminations, and promotions etc.
• When required, assisting the Head of HR with legal matters, for example: negotiating termination, severance agreements, and redundancies.
• Completing on-boarding and off-boarding activities are completed.
• Manage employee benefits.
• Ensure data is maintained for all HRIS, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate.
• Complete weekly, monthly and quarterly HR reporting.
• Lead training and development programs, delivering training sessions within approved training schedule.

Experience & Skills required:

• Ability to build successful relationships management and staff.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages, with strong Excel skills.
• Confident in multi-tasking and ability to work in a fast paced, high growth environment by delivering effective and accurate results and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• CIPD Level 7 or equivalent education is preferred, or minimum of 5 years senior HR experience.
• Core understanding of HR/employee life-cycles within the manufacturing/FMCG environment.
• Experienced and confident with independently managing employee relation issues.
• HRIS user experience, Oracle-based systems preferred.
• Experience of developing local HR policies and procedures, alongside interpreting UK employment legislation.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary, with development opportunities.
• Ability to develop a career within a growing global company.
• Strong pension scheme.
• Excellent holiday package.
• On-site parking.