HR Generalist

TL;DR

HR Generalist: Managing employee relations casework, policy development, and HR processes for a UK semiconductor manufacturing site with 1000+ employees with an accent on UK employment law compliance, early dispute resolution, and continuous improvement. Focus on guiding managers, collaborating with global HRBPs, and ensuring fair, consistent HR practices across manufacturing, R&D, and support functions.

Manchester (Hazel Grove, Stockport) – onsite at UK semiconductor manufacturing site

Base salary circa £60,000–£65,000 (DOE)

Company

Semiconductor manufacturing company with a UK site employing 1000+ across manufacturing, R&D, and support functions.

What you will do

• Manage employee relations cases, including conciliation, mediation, and liaison with legal advisors and trade unions.
• Develop, review, and update HR policies aligned with UK law and global standards.
• Improve HR processes, SOPs, and ensure compliance across the site.
• Partner with global HRBPs on organisational changes, workforce planning, and talent initiatives.
• Promote company culture and identify process streamlining opportunities.

Requirements

• Degree in HR or related field, ideally with CIPD accreditation.
• Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law.
• Experience with employee relations casework, conciliation, mediation, and trade unions.
• Proficient in HR systems; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workload under pressure.

Nice to have

• CIPD level 5.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual Incentive Plan up to 20%, contributory pension up to 9%, income protection, 12x salary life assurance.
• 33 days annual leave, enhanced parental/sick pay, on-site medical centre, subsidised canteen, EAP, discounts.
• Professional development via hirify.global Academy for people/project management.
• CSR: carbon neutral by 2035, paid charitable time off.
• DEI: Employee Resource Groups, commitment to 30% women in management by 2030, Disability Confident Employer.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Recruiter review & interview.
• Stage 2: 30 mins Teams interview.
• Stage 3: 60 mins on-site interview.