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HR Generalist

Are you an experienced and qualified HR Generalist looking for the next step in their career? Are you looking to join a growing, evolving and fast paced business in supporting it's people and managers? If the answer is YES, then we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date
4/11/2024

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: North West Region

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Dependent on experience 

Who are we?

Sencat are an established facilities management company specialising in Health and Mental Health Services and can combine all trades into one. We have undertaken many construction projects from small repairs to large refurbishments in a variety of commercial industries, whilst always maintaining a track record of keeping our projects on time and within budget.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Support the Operational Management team, Line Managers and Recruitment team with day-to-day operations of the HR functions and duties.
  • Guiding management on employee relations and performance management.
  • Supporting senior Managers with Improving, implementing and administering human resources policies and procedures
  • Working closely with Internal Recruiter to ensure the seamless onboarding of new employees. 
  • Implementing programs to improve the employee experience of the organisation as a workplace.
  • Support senior managers with implementing new systems within the business. 
  • Handling ER case work - complaints, Investigations,  disciplinary procedures, exit Interviews for the company
  • Assisting with salary negotiations and issues with employment laws
  • Oversee the administrator to compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
  • Coordinate HR projects (meetings, training, surveys etc) and take minutes.
  • Deal with employee requests regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
  • Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data (absences, bonus, leaves, etc).
  • Communicate with public services when necessary.
  • Support with initial orientation to newly hired employees alongside other managers. 
  • Oversee the recruitment process supporting Line Managers with new hires.

This list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as the business requires. 

The ideal candidate:

  • A minimum of 5 years experience working in a professional setting within a HR Generalist capacity. 
  • Sound knowledge and experience of disciplinary proceedings, investigations, meetings and current employment law.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • A minimum of CIPD level 3 or to be willing to work towards this qualification is required for this role. 

Company Benefits:

  • 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
  • Company phone with personal use
  • Regular in house training. 
  • Employee referral scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Annual salary review
  • Clear career progression as the business grows.
  • Full in house wellbeing support service.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send a fully updated cv and covering letter to recruitment@sencat.com

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive for each vacancy, we are unable to respond to every candidate personally and so if you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Disclosure Barring Service checks - DBS – as part of our Conditional Offer of Employment you may be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check - these checks are done when your employment with us means you are likely to encounter children or vulnerable adults, in your daily work.  This requirement will be discussed with you as part of any pre-screen we undertake and you should be aware that any offer could be rescinded, depending on the results.

Applications - If you have already been considered for this role and have been unsuccessful, please don’t apply again.

Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
Preston
Salary:
£
30000
-
£
32000
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Full-time
Location:
Preston
Salary:
£
30000
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£
32000
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