Job Description
Reporting directly to the Global Business Information Systems (BIS) HR Business Partner, the HR Generalist is responsible for providing support and guidance to both employees and managers related to UK HR policies and practices.
The HR Generalist is a local subject matter expert with respect to employment legislation and employee relations, and provides day-to-day support addressing HR related queries.
The HR Generalist supports administrative activities associated with the employee lifecycle including but not limited to activities associated with local staffing additions/departures, health benefits communications, coaching related to performance management, and the reporting and investigation of policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations.
This is a part-time fixed term role, ending September 2026. This is an onsite role (based out of Central Birmingham office) with the flexibility to work from home one day per week. There will be an opportunity to work from the London office one day per month.
This role is available as either 3 or 4 days per week.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance to Smiths quality standards and adherence to Division/Group policies (i.e. Code of Ethics, Human Rights, etc.) and procedures.
- Ensure that all Division/Group polices are the most current version, readily available, and in accordance with local legislation.
- Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee related policies and procedures.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and support addressing employment issues as related to Group/Division HR policies and practices, such as supporting managers deal with performance and conduct cases. Able to develop and or recommend new policies and procedures for implementation.
- Support consultation or communication efforts related employee relations pertaining to organizational or legislation changes.
- Support the preparation and execution of annual HR calendar programs in the location (i.e. benefits enrolment, performance management, annual incentive payments, merit, etc.).
- Conduct local training or coaching sessions to employees and/or managers to help support HR initiatives related to employment policies, employee engagement, health and wellness benefits, rewards and recognition programs, performance management (assisting in creating and obtaining employee objectives), and career development.
- Provide functional support addressing local staffing requirements, new employee onboarding/orientations, promotions, changes in salary, transfers, parental leaves, resignation/termination exit interviews, etc.
- Support local management addressing reported policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations, and able to professionally manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting, investigation, actions, and closure).
- Support local talent acquisition requirements by providing guidance, reviewing applications, and interviewing applicants as required.
- Liaise with the HR Shared Services team to ensure that employee or organizational transactional activities are completed efficiently and accurately within the HR master data system.
- Proactively encourage employee and manager use of HR Shared Services query systems (i.e. MyHelpdesk) when appropriate, and as an initial means to resolve queries.
- Support local management with planning and/or organizing Group/Division communication events, team building events, and approved community activities.
- Support safe workplace cultures and compliance with Smiths EH&S requirements.
Qualifications
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to professionally manage employee and company data with the highest degree of discretion and/or confidentiality as appropriate.
- Ability to properly address reported policy (i.e. Code of Conduct, Harassment, etc.) or compliance violations, and able to professionally manage the complete incident investigation process (i.e. reporting, investigation, actions, and closure).
- Demonstrated working knowledge of country/local employment legislation and labor/union relations.
- Able to effectively communicate and coach employees and managers on HR policies and practices, including employee relations matters.
- Able to provide functional guidance and support to line/operations management with respect to sensitive or career oriented employee decisions.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple activities as required by the HR calendar, while maintaining day-to-day service quality supporting both employees and managers.
- Knowledgeable and efficient in the use of HR business systems available to support employee master data management, staffing, training, compensation, health and wellness, performance management, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an approachable and trustworthy nature.
- Responsive to employee and manager queries regarding HR matters, and dedicated to providing thoughtful and timely guidance and/or solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Associate/Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Preferred, or recognized qualification/certification in Human Resources.
- Prior HR Generalist or HR Representative experience preferred.
- Prior HR Shared Services experience preferred.
- Fluency in the language of the region/site that they support. Fluency in English is also preferred.
Additional Information
What We Offer
- Career Growth: Be a key part of our digital transformation journey, with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global enterprise.
- Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that have a direct impact on the efficiency and success of a world-class business.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate experts in a culture that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options that support your well-being and work-life balance.
Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
