HR Generalist

Job Description: HR Generalist

Position: HR Generalist
Reporting to: Group HR Manager
Location: Whitstable Head Office (In Person)
Type: Part-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Flexible days and hours, between 20–30 hours per week

Company Overview

CA Drillers Ltd, CA Fire Protection Ltd and CA Telecom UK Ltd are part of a growing group of companies employing over 120 people, with exciting plans for continued expansion.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to deliver a professional HR service across the three businesses. Reporting directly to the Group HR Manager, the successful candidate will act as a support function to the wider department for day-to-day HR operations and employee relations. The Generalist will also take ownership of certain areas within the department such as recruitment, onboarding/ offboarding, employment related documentation and, importantly, they will take a lead on running formal procedures such as disciplinaries and grievances, whilst referring complex or high-risk matters to the Group HR Manager.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with solid practical HR experience - an organised and confident HR professional who can exercise sound judgement and build effective relationships with employees and managers at all levels.

Roles & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

HR Operations & Employee Administration

· Manage day-to-day HR operations and maintain accurate, confidential employee records.

· Prepare and issue employment contracts, offer letters, contractual variations and other HR documentation.

· Oversee onboarding, probationary reviews, employee changes and leaver processes.

· Ensure HR documentation and processes are accurate, consistent and compliant.

Recruitment & Selection

· Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertisements, application screening, interviews and offers of employment.

· Liaise with hiring managers, candidates and recruitment agencies as required.

· Coordinate pre-employment checks, including right to work checks and references.

Employee Relations & HR Advice

· Take the lead in managing formal HR procedures, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management processes.

· Lead or coordinate workplace investigations, prepare formal correspondence and support managers throughout employee relations cases.

· Ensure procedures are handled fairly, consistently and in accordance with company policies and employment legislation, escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Group HR Manager.

HR Policies & Compliance

· Work closely with the Group HR Manager to maintain HR policies, procedures, employee handbooks and standard documentation.

· Keep up to date with UK employment legislation and identify areas requiring review or improvement.

· Ensure compliance with employment requirements, data protection obligations and internal procedures.

Performance, Reporting & Development

· Support managers with probationary reviews, performance management, absence management and employee development.

· Maintain HR records and prepare reports on recruitment, absence and other HR matters as required.

· Report regularly to the Group HR Manager on HR activity, employee relations cases and emerging issues.

· Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and support wider HR projects across the Group.

Requirements

Essential

· Previous experience in a generalist HR role, with the ability to manage day-to-day HR responsibilities independently.

· Experience managing recruitment, onboarding and employment contracts.

· Practical experience of employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance procedures.

· Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with employees, managers and senior stakeholders.

· Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

· Sound judgement, discretion and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

· Good IT skills and confidence using HR systems and Microsoft Office.

· A proactive, practical approach, with the ability to work autonomously and recognise when matters require escalation.

Desirable

· CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or working towards a relevant qualification.

· Experience working across multiple companies or sites.

· Experience within construction, engineering, contracting or another operationally focused industry.

· Experience reviewing and improving HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.

What We Offer

· Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

· Flexible part-time working arrangements of 20–25 hours per week.

· A supportive working relationship with the Group HR Manager and senior management team.

· The opportunity to take ownership of employee relations cases and formal HR procedures.

· A Company Pension Scheme.

· A stable, long-term opportunity within an expanding group of companies.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where you can make a positive contribution to our people and the continued growth of the Group, we would love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person