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Posted 29 July, 2026

HR Advisor / HR Generalist

Eaton Syalon Limited
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

HR Advisor / HR GeneralistNorth Derbyshire (Site Based)£38,000 - £45,000 + BenefitsGrowing SME | Standalone HR Role | Opportunity to Shape & ImproveEaton Syalon are exclusively supporting the appointment of an HR Advisor / HR Generalist on behalf of a successful and growing SME based in North Derbyshire.With an employee headcount of just over 100 people (skilled operations and a small team of head office support) and continuing to expand, the business has built an excellent reputation within its sector and is now seeking an experienced HR professional who enjoys working across the full employee lifecycle while helping to modernise and improve people processes.Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is a broad and highly visible role that offers genuine variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the business.This is not a role where you'll simply maintain existing processes.We're looking for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement, challenging the status quo, and helping create a more efficient, engaging and commercially focused people function.The OpportunityWorking closely with managers and employees across the business, you will take ownership of a wide range of HR activities including:Providing first-line HR advice and guidance to managers across employee relations mattersManaging absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance management casesLeading recruitment activity across a variety of positionsCoordinating onboarding, induction and employee integration processesReviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and documentationSupporting managers with performance management and employee development initiativesMaintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and GDPR requirementsSupporting employee engagement and wellbeing initiativesDriving improvements to HR systems, processes and ways of workingContributing to automation and digitalisation projects aimed at improving efficiency and reducing administrationAbout YouWe're keen to speak with HR professionals who enjoy operating in a hands-on environment and building strong relationships across a growing SME, in particular you will need experience working with a blended employee population including operations/shop floor.You may currently be working as:HR AdvisorSenior HR AdministratorHR OfficerHR GeneralistPeople Advisorand be looking for a role that offers broader exposure, greater autonomy and the opportunity to influence positive change.To be successful, you'll ideally bring:Previous experience within a HR Advisor, HR Officer or Generalist role within a similar SME or stand alone settingPractical employee relations experience including absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance management casesExperience managing recruitment and onboarding processesA strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practiceExperience maintaining HR systems and employee recordsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsA proactive and solutions-focused approachCIPD qualification (Level 3 minimum, Level 5 advantageous)Chance to help shape the future of the people functionFor a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Eaton Syalon.TPBN1_UKTJ