Riverside Medical Packaging, a market leader in medical packaging devices based in Allenton, Derby are seeking a HR Generalist to cover a period of maternity leave for between 12-18 months, commencing June 2024. This is a full-time role, but can be part-time for the right candidate (salary & benefits pro-rata). 

Along with a salary of up to £35,000 per annum, you will also receive 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, internal training, hybrid working opportunities, a pension scheme, life assurance, a cycle to work scheme, a health & wellbeing programme and sick pay. 

This a standalone role reporting directly to the Managing Director, supporting an established and growing manufacturing business, with circa 200 employees. You will be responsible for a wide variety of human resource activities. Providing front line human resource advice to our managers, on all aspects of employee relations ensuring that our policies and procedures are compliant with UK employment law and drawing on HR best practice. 

As HR Generalist at Riverside Medical Packaging, your responsibilities/key tasks will include: 

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the HR function.
• Provide generalist professional advice to employees and managers in line with legal and company requirements.
• Carry out the recruitment and selection process internally and externally.
• Provide advice and guidance on employee relations including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance in line with company policies and procedures.
• Complete all HR administration tasks ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and practice.
• Manage employee absence and retention including monthly and annual KPI reports.
• Support the employee satisfaction survey, analyse results and follow up.

At Riverside Medical Packaging, we’re looking for a HR Generalist with the following: 

• Have or be working towards CIPD level 5 or equivalent significant experience of operating as an HR Advisor providing front line advice.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, procedure and practice.
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities with an ability to quickly identify areas of risk and drive appropriate solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

This role would suit a self-motivated individual with experience of working in a standalone role, happy to juggle everything from ‘do you have a minute’ queries, to maintaining the Human Resource Information system and ensuring the smooth running of operational tasks. 

Full-time hours are Monday-Friday, 08:00-16:30 (40 hours per week). Part-time is a minimum of 30 hours per week. 

To apply for this role as HR Generalist at Riverside Medical Packaging, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.