People and Culture Generalist

People & Culture Generalist

Location: Stone, Staffordshire Hybrid working, 2 days a week in our Stone Office)

Status: 6 Month Fixed term contract

Package: Competitive Salary, Flexible Working, Development & Opportunity (Personal & Technical), Private Medical (Optical & Dental options), Matching Contributory Pension, 25 Days Leave + Public Holidays + Buy and Sell Scheme, Life Insurance, Referral Scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Benefits Hub.

Who’s Instem? Well, we’re a global provider of bespoke industry-leading software solutions and services, which facilitate the pre-clinical, and clinical phases of the drug discovery process. We have over fifteen products in our portfolio, used by over 700 pharmaceutical clients (including all the top 25!)

What’s the culture/environment like? For a global business of over 400 staff, we very much have a family feel. You’ll be part of a friendly, communal, solution based, flexible environment, where you’ll feel empowered, valued and accountable. We’ll invest in you as a person and encourage you to take part in companywide workshops for wellbeing, mental health, critical conversations, and strengths.

We are hiring a People & Culture Generalist for a 6 Month Fixed term contract.

The P&C Generalist will act as point of contact for all Europe employees, handling all employment-related inquiries from employees, and people managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

What are you responsible for?

• Administer onboarding (including delivering inductions) and offboarding processes for the region
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, employee recognition, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, morale, occupational health and safety, and training and development.
• Respond to P&C tickets in a timely fashion, providing first line advice and escalating anything more complex to other colleagues
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to ensure compliance.
• Stay informed about trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Prepare and maintain the UK Employee Handbook (and other European regions where appropriate)

Assist with global People & Culture initiatives and administration

Maintain HRIS system and electronic personnel files with employee lifecycle documentation

Liaise closely with payroll to provide necessary information to process changes to ensure accurate submissions each month

Support Talent Acquistion with any P&C compliance queries e.g. employment verifications, contracts of employments, best practice etc

Perform other duties as assigned.

Adhere to the Company’s Quality Management System to ensure all work is handled securely, professionally, and diligently.

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• CIPD Level 3 or qualified
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations and HR best practice
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft office
  
  
  

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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