via indeed · 10 July 2026 ·1 day ago

HR Generalist

Acme Vape
Preston Full-time Remote
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Why Join Us?

  • Learning \& Development opportunities

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • Company events
About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded HR Generalist to join our People team. This is a hands\-on role, with a particular focus on employee relations, including the management of investigations and disciplinary proceedings. You will act as a trusted point of contact for managers and employees, providing pragmatic, legally compliant HR support across the business.

What You'll Do

  • Independently lead and manage formal HR investigations, including grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace conduct issues from initial concern through to resolution.

  • Chair disciplinary and grievance hearings, presenting findings, making recommendations, and producing outcome letters to a high standard.

  • Manage appeal processes, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally sound outcomes.

  • Coach and advise line managers on handling people matters at all stages, from informal conversations through to formal proceedings.

  • Maintain thorough and confidential case records throughout all ER matters.

  • Support managers and employees with day\-to\-day HR queries, providing pragmatic, legally compliant guidance.

  • Manage the end\-to\-end recruitment process, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, shortlisting, coordinating interviews, and managing offers.

  • Coordinate new starter onboarding and carry out inductions.

  • Assist in the development, review, and communication of HR policies and procedures.

  • Liaise with payroll on starter, leaver, and contractual change information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

  • Any other tasks deemed suitable by line manager.
Skills \& Experience
  • Demonstrable, hands\-on experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and investigation processes end\-to\-end — this is a core requirement of the role.

  • Confident chairing formal hearings and producing high\-quality written outcomes independently.

  • Sound knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application in the workplace.

  • Previous experience in a generalist HR role covering multiple areas of the people function.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and influence managers at all levels.

  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

  • Organised and detail\-oriented, with the ability to manage a varied and fast\-moving workload.
*\*\*\*Please Note, We're unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK\*\*\**

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking
Application question(s):
  • Do you require visa sponsorship now or in the future?

  • Due to the nature of the role, remote working isn't permitted. Please confirm you are happy with a full time office based role.
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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