HR Generalist

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a HR Generalist located in Blackburn.

Reporting to the HR Operations Lead, the HR Generalist will build and sustain effective, trusted relationships with senior leaders, working in partnership to develop and influence their HR activities, challenges and opportunities in the UK.

What a typical day looks like:

• Provide day‑to‑day HR guidance to managers on people matters, ensuring advice is practical, consistent and in line with company policies

• Advise and coach managers across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance, absence and employee relations matters

• Support managers during recruitment activity including job advertising, shortlisting, interviews and selection

• Support the annual appraisal and performance review process, guiding managers on process, documentation and best practice

• Assist with the implementation of performance management processes, supporting managers to address performance issues appropriately

• Coach and advise managers on absence management, supporting them to confidently manage return‑to‑work conversations and attendance processes.

• Assist managers with long‑term absence cases, attending meetings where required and ensuring appropriate steps are followed

• Support managers through investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, preparing documentation and attending meetings as needed.

• Work closely with the wider HR team to ensure consistent application of HR policies and processes across the business

• Support the administration of employee benefits

• Produce and maintain basic people data and HR metrics to support reporting requirements

• Support managers and employees with working abroad processes, ensuring documentation is completed correctly

• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems, including starters, leavers and contractual changes

• Support the continuous improvement of HR processes and ways of working to improve efficiency and consistency

• Provide payroll administrative support by ensuring people data is accurate and submitted in line with payroll deadlines

• Carry out general HR tasks to support the smooth running of the HR function

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Previous experience in a similar generalist HR role would be advantageous, strong admin experience is crucial

• CIPD level 3 qualification is desirable  

• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail. You must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment and demonstrate flexibility

• Possess a proactive mindset

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with impeccable attention to detail

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, confident in building collaborative relationships with HR, Management and Stakeholders at all levels

• Comfortable using various systems and software such as HRIS and Payroll

• Eligible to work in the UK with a driving licence and willingness to travel to other sites across the UK

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

  • Referral bonus

  • Volunteer days

  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function

• Travel opportunities (role dependent)

• Support in your well-being by access to

  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

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