via Indeed · 28 September 2026 ·today

Human Resources Generalist

Ball Corporation
Milton Keynes
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At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values —""We Care. We Work. We Win.”— we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Create a new future. Apply Today.

  • This position will be posted internally for a minimum of 5 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. "

Position Overview

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the HR Manager, People Leaders and colleagues throughout the entire employee lifecycle while contributing to the delivery of the Plant HR and Regional HR strategy. The position provides a robust and professional HR service, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risk, supporting employee engagement, and delivering a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities Include

  • Ensuring all HR transactional activities are completed accurately, within agreed timescales, and to high\-quality standards.

  • Managing employment lifecycle administration including starters, leavers, transfers, promotions and appraisals.

  • Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries.

  • Maintaining accurate HR systems and employee records.

  • Producing HR reports, KPI metrics and workforce analyses.

  • Providing payroll administration support.

  • Coordinating Occupational Health and absence management activities.

  • Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction.

  • Participating in HR projects and process improvements.

What Are We Looking For?
  • CIPD qualification, HR Degree, or equivalent practical HR experience.

  • Previous HR experience in a similar HR role.

  • Strong organisational and communication skills.

  • Experience with HR data and KPI reporting.

  • Microsoft Office proficiency.

  • Knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors is an advantage.

  • Understanding of employment law and HR best practices.

  • Fluent English.
If you have a disability and/or long\-term health condition that impacts on your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. please email jobs.emea@ball.com with your access request and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.

Job Grade: Global Grade 9

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