Generalist HR Advisor - #2194885

Role: Generalist HR Advisor

Location: North West London – NW10

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Working Arrangement: Office-based Mon – Fri – will also consider part time

The Opportunity

ERS Recruiting is working with one of London’s leading waste management and environmental services companies to recruit an experienced, confident and highly capable HR Generalist / HR Advisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a busy, operational environment and enjoys taking ownership of a broad range of people-related matters.

Our client is particularly interested in individuals who have gained their experience within SMEs, industrial businesses or other hands-on operational environments, where adaptability, sound judgement and a proactive approach are essential.

This is not a purely administrative or policy-driven HR position. We are looking for somebody who has encountered a wide variety of workplace situations, knows how to deal with challenges confidently and can provide practical, sensible advice to managers and employees alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees across the business.
• Manage employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management and performance issues.
• Support managers in handling challenging and sensitive employee situations.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and employment practices remain compliant with current legislation.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, inductions and employee documentation.
• Support workforce planning, retention and employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Advise management on practical HR solutions appropriate to a busy operational business.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and working practices.
• Build strong working relationships with employees at every level, from operational teams through to senior management.

About You

We are looking for somebody who is:

• Experienced and hands-on: You have dealt with real-life HR challenges and are confident managing situations independently.
• Commercially aware: You understand the realities of running a busy operational business and can balance employee needs with business requirements.
• Adaptable and resilient: You are comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Confident and approachable: You can communicate effectively with everyone, from drivers and yard operatives to managers and directors.
• A natural problem-solver: You use sound judgement, common sense and practical experience to resolve issues.
• Self-sufficient: You can take ownership, use your initiative and work without constant direction.

Experience We’re Looking For

Ideally, you will have worked in an SME or a hands-on, operational business, particularly within sectors such as:

• Waste Management & Recycling
• Construction & Civil Engineering
• Transport & Logistics
• Manufacturing & Production
• Plant Hire & Engineering
• Industrial Services

Previous experience handling employee relations matters is particularly important.

CIPD qualifications are welcome but are not essential. Our client places greater value on proven practical HR experience, sound judgement and the ability to build relationships across a diverse workforce.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• An opportunity to make a genuine impact within an established and successful business.
• A varied, autonomous HR role with real responsibility.
• Direct involvement with operational management and senior leadership.
• A supportive business that values initiative, experience and practical solutions.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced HR professional who enjoys being involved in the day-to-day realities of a business, rather than sitting behind a desk dealing exclusively with policies and procedures, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply in confidence to ERS Recruiting Ltd.