Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Reporting to: HR Business Partner UK (Solid Line) / Local UK Management (Dotted Line)

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Support: External HR Services Partner (acting as HR Assistant)

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Role Purpose:

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The HR Generalist is responsible for managing and delivering key HR processes and supporting the business across all people-related matters. This role reports directly to the HR Business Partner UK, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Local UK Management.

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The HR Generalist will manage day-to-day HR operations and ensure compliance with UK employment law, while also acting as a key local HR contact for employees and management. Administrative support will be provided by an externalised HR services partner acting in an HR Assistant capacity & legal support.

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Key Responsibilities:

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Recruitment Coordination:

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• End to end recruitment processes with support of the external HR provider, as required by the business.

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• Ensure alignment with internal recruitment policies and Group hiring guidelines.

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• Manage relations with temporary workers agencies

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Employee Relations & HR Advisory:

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• Provide day-to-day support and advice to employees and managers on employment matters, policies, and procedures.

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• Manage employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary issues, performance concerns) in line with UK employment law and company policy.

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• Support local management with employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.

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UK Payroll Management:

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• Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations and communicate them to the payroll provider

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• Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll queries.

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Employee Development & Performance Management:

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• Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, and year-end reviews.

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• Identify development needs in line with business and individual requirements.

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• Implement and track employees’ development plans.

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HR Administration & Support:

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• Coordinate and Monitor administrative tasks performed by the external HR services provider acting as HR Assistant (e.g., contract management, employee file maintenance, onboarding/offboarding processes, salary letters, offer letters).

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• Ensure HR data accuracy and timely completion of all administrative HR activities.

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Collaboration with group HR Team:

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• Align local HR activities with Group HR policies, processes, and initiatives with the support of the HRBP

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• Provide regular reporting and updates to the HRBP on UK HR matters.

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• Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.

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Skills and Competencies Required:

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• CIPD qualified HR Professional with 5 years of experience in a HR Generalist role

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• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

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• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.

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• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.

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• Excellent communication and partnership skills

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• Ability to work independently while collaborating across different teams and reporting lines.

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The position is based in Lancing (West-Sussex), with 2 days a week in Bordon (Hampshire).

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What we offer:

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• Competitive salary package

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• Car Allowance

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• Healthcare cash plan

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• Death in service cover (4x annual salary)

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• 23 paid leave (including bank holidays)

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• 6% employer pension contribution

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• Sickness Policy

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About ADDEV Materials

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Founded in 2006, ADDEV Materials is a family-owned and international mid-sized company, comprising 900 employees across 25 sites, including 15 industrial facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia, with a turnover of €290 million. The company’s headquarters are located in Lyon, France.

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Our expertise is structured around four strategic activities:

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• Distribution, custom packaging and dispensing, and manufacturing of surface treatment products, adhesives, paints, and consumables for the Aerospace & Defense sector;

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• Converting and die-cutting of medical-grade adhesives, technical films, and nonwoven materials for the healthcare and wellness industries;

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• Distribution and converting of adhesive solutions for the industrial and electronics sectors;

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• Converting of electrical insulation materials and thermal management solutions for the energy and mobility sectors.

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ADDEV Materials is driven by a clear purpose: “Converting industrial challenges into sustainable materials solutions”, by supporting its customers in their environmental and energy transition. The company offers sustainable material solutions using alternative raw materials, a network of local facilities that reduces logistics impact, and tailor-made technical expertise that minimizes waste. ADDEV Materials aims to consume better by delivering higher added value while using fewer resources.

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