HR Generalist

In Cork; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company in Luton seeks an HR Generalist to support human resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, and policy compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and CIPD Level 5 qualification, with previous HR experience particularly in manufacturing. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, coordinating engagement initiatives, and maintaining employee records. This role offers competitive compensation and a commitment to employee development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Challenging projects in a collaborative team

Investment in ongoing learning and development

Commitment to employee health and safety

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process for permanent and temporary positions.
• Support Managers with first level disciplinary cases and grievances.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives including surveys and wellness activities.
• Manage key HR administrative tasks such as employee benefits and communications.
• Maintain accurate records of employee data compliant with UK legislation.
• Design and deliver training as required.
• Manage monthly payroll.

Skills

Previous experience in an HR function, ideally within a manufacturing environment

Understanding of complex employee relations cases and appropriate resolutions

Working knowledge of UK employment law

Preferably some exposure to time and attendance systems

Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills

Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation

Able to manage through ambiguity in a busy environment

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards completion

Job description

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront. The Luton plant is the highest turnover site in Europe and second highest across EMEAI with a unique attractive cultural diversified plant with 16 different nationalities working. The Crouse Hinds (Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions) division is part of Eaton's electrical sector and has over 125 years of experience in protecting people, processes and assets in the most challenging environments. Our strategic focus is on driving growth, leveraging innovation and building capability across our global network towards diverse customer base - end-users, EPCs, integrators, OEMs and distributors.

What you’ll do:

As the HR Generalist you will provide support in functional areas of human resources including but not limited to assessment and selection, employee relations, compensation management, organization development, training and special projects across the Luton site.

• Manage the recruitment process for both permanent and temporary positions from sourcing to onboarding
• Proactively gather insights (internally and externally) on employment trends and benchmarking to influence action planning and policies
• Support Managers with the completion of first level disciplinary cases, grievances, attendance management reviews, and other employee relations matters
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including but not limited to employee surveys, wellness activities, charity involvement, and inclusion and diversity events
• Assist with updating and ensuring policies are compliant with legislation and Eaton philosophy, and handle queries along with other HR team members
• Manage key Human Resources administrative tasks, including communications, reward and recognition tracking, employee benefits, guidebooks, and flexible working requests
• Manage and action letters and confirmations including medical approval, referencing, data approval, and all subsequent needed information from site
• Maintain accurate records of employee data compliant with both UK legislation and Eaton best practice, including support of the time and attendance process
• Collect and analyse accurate and timely data for established and relevant HR metrics
• Design and deliver training as required
• Coordinate training and report on Eaton University
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by supporting related initiatives through establishing, maintaining, and implementing standard work and other tools
• Managing monthly payroll

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards completion

Skills:

• Previous experience in an HR function, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of complex employee relations cases and appropriate resolutions
• Working knowledge of UK employment law and resource management
• Preferably some exposure to time and attendance systems
• Demonstrated organisational and prioritisation skills
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality is critical
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Able to manage through ambiguity in a busy environment

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter – we invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter – reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter – we put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.