HR Generalist

  • Portfolio HR & Reward
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Dec 20, 2025
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Our client has an opportunity for a HR Generalist to join their team on a 15 month FTC (maternity cover).

The HR team is pivotal to how they support their employees and manage a seamless experience for them. The person in this role will provide effective support across a variety of HR related tasks, working within a busy HR function. You will be a key point of contact for staff at all levels and will be required to deliver an efficient and professional service.

What you will be doing

  • Prepare job requisitions, offer approvals and job changes for approval within HR system.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle processes including starters / leavers / changes for the permanent and Temporary workforce.
  • Prepare contracts, new starter packs and create new electronic employee files.
  • Prepare and issue any other documentation needed for the end-to-end employee lifecycle including probation, salary letters, family friendly, internal transfers, change in roles, leavers etc. and contingent worker documents.
  • Conduct pre-employment background checks.
  • Assist the HRBP where required with any ER matters, including performance management, sickness management, disciplinaries and grievances.
  • Manage the maternity/paternity/family friendly processes and documentation from end to end and close liaison with payroll.

Requirements

  • Highly organised, able to multi-task and prioritise tasks
  • Experience in a similar role/fast paced HR Environment
  • Strong administration skills, with high focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
  • Strong communicator, both verbal and written
  • Able to exercise discretion and uphold confidentiality
  • Resilience to change
  • Good MS Office skills (outlook, word, excel and powerpoint)

Based: Ipswich

4 days office - 1 day hybrid (managers discretion)

Salary: 35,000

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