Interim HR Generalist - £235pd

Rate: £235 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Client: Major science-led organisation

Location: Hybrid and in Bracknell

Duration: ASAP to end of October 2026

A complex, global Science-led organisation, are seeking a confident and commercially-aware HR Generalist, to join their dynamic UK HR team.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be the "go-to" expert for line managers, tackling everything from employee relations to driving key people initiatives.

The role:

• Act as first-line HR support for managers across multiple UK sites and provide expert guidance on employee relations matters (disciplinary, performance, absence, etc.) .
• Lead annual cycles such as performance management and compensation.
• Manage HR activities within a modern HRIS (e.g. Workday), ensuring data accuracy.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends and inform decisions. Build the tools and reports that support meaningful improvement.
• Shape and drive the implementation of HR policy and best practice.
• Support delivery of strategic HR initiatives and transformation programmes.
• Contribute to training and development activities across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven HR generalist experience across a broad remit.
• Strong employee relations expertise and solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience working with HR systems (Workday desirable).
• A data-driven mindset, and confident analysing and interpreting HR metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, please apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com