You will support daily HR Operations with a varied remit to include recruitment, absence management, performance management, employee relations and engagement activities.Absence ManagementProduce daily absence report updating Shift Report and HR "Teams" and contacting absentees as necessary.Maintain absence trackersIdentify breaches of absence policy and liaise with Supervisors/Managers to actionCarry out absence investigations/disciplinaries with Supervisors/ManagersProduce weekly absence KPIArrange welfare/absence meetings for those who are on long term absence and with prolonged short-term absence.Arrange occupational health appointments, complete referrals and confirm with employees.Ensure return to work forms are completed and follow up on any missing.RecruitmentSupport site recruitment and selection processes i.e. preparing and posting adverts internally and externally; maintaining databases of applicants, shortlisting with managers, arranging interviews and interviewing.Responsibility for lifecycle of all General Operative recruitment & selection.Support with onboarding activities i.e. participation in HR induction, paperwork completion, enrolment on clocking system and follow up interviews with employees.Preparation and issue of contracts.Ensure right to work compliance.Represent the Company at careers events and job fairs.EngagementPromote, develop and implement employee engagement initiatives liaising with marketing department and external stakeholders as necessary.Organising and driving the employee forum ensuring quarterly meetings are held.Maintaining information on noticeboards and canteen screen.Maintaining and updating the engagement calendar.Employee Relations/Performance ManagementParticipate in investigation and grievance processesEnsure probationary meetings being carried out by Managers and send reminders as necessaryIssue probationary review invites and support manager/supervisor in meetingsOn going ActivitiesProvide advice, support and guidance on HR processes, policies and procedures.Serve as a point of contact for employee enquiries, generating letters/completing forms as requested.Maintain trackers on absence, recruitment, employee relations, probationary periods, right to work, leavers and reasons as well as updating the current employee list.Maintain employee records and databases ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.Support with HSE administration.Manage and support the various HR/HSE projects.Complete KPI's in the absence of the HR Manager.Inform relevant stakeholders of starters & leavers and ensure paperworkComplete exit interviews*Key Attributes*Excellent communicator and keen relationship builderHighly influential with ability to use initiatives and innovate for continuous improvement.Highly organised with ability to meet deadlines.Required Skills & QualificationsMinimum 1-2 years proven HR Generalist experience.Experience of absence management.Experience in carrying out investigations and disciplinaries.Good grounding and experience of applying employment law in the workplaceHigh standard of accuracy and close attention to detailProficient with MS office suite and HR related software.3rd level qualification in Human Resources/ Business related subject/CIPD qualified desirable.Experience in an FMCG environment desirable.Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures to maintain a safe and secure work environment.