HR Generalist UK

About Us

Become a part of our dynamic and innovative team at Werner UK!

 

Are you seeking an exciting career opportunity with the world's largest and most well-known ladders, storage, and access equipment brands? Our market-leading products and brands are widely used on job sites across the globe, and our team is dedicated to building relationships, gaining insights, and delivering exceptional customer service. We are seeking team players who are passionate about their careers and eager to contribute to the growth of our organisation. At Werner UK, we prioritise teamwork, integrity, customer focus, and continuous innovation, and we consider our people to be our most valuable asset. If you want to be a part of our success, we would love to hear from you.

Presently this position is onsite for collaboration, teamwork, and business needs.  The status and minimum in-office requirements are subject to change based on evolving business needs.

Overview

 

Werner UK has built a strong reputation by supporting professionals operating in demanding environments. Behind this success is a strong HR function that ensures smooth operations and supports employees and managers on a daily basis.

 

We are seeking a hands-on and service-oriented HR Generalist to join our UK HR team based in Burton upon Trent. In this role, you will provide day-to-day HR support across the business, ensuring the effective delivery of core HR processes and contributing to business continuity in a fast-paced environment.

 

 

You will work closely with the Head of HR and UK leadership team, supporting both operational activities and ongoing HR initiatives.

 

 

 

Responsibilities

HR Operations & Administration :

• Manage employee lifecycle administration (contracts, changes, leavers)
• Maintain HR systems and ensure data accuracy, including reporting
• Support payroll coordination (inputs, checks, queries)
• Maintain employee records in line with company and legal requirements

Recruitment & Onboarding :

• Support recruitment processes, including job postings and interview coordination
• Prepare contracts and offer documentation
• Coordinate onboarding and ensure a smooth employee experience

 

Employee Relations Support :

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees
• Support day-to-day employee relations matters under guidance
• Prepare HR documentation (letters, notes, summaries)
• Ensure timely and consistent HR responses

HR Service Delivery :

• Support the rollout and use of HR service tools such as AskHR
• Track and follow up on HR requests to ensure timely completion
• Contribute to improving HR responsiveness and service visibility

Business Support :

• Provide on-site HR support to Burton and wider UK operations
• Work closely with site leadership on HR topics
• Support HR projects (engagement surveys, compliance, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

Qualifications & Experience :

• Previous experience in an HR Administrator or HR Assistant role
• Good understanding of UK HR processes and employment basics
• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) is an advantage
• Equivalent experience in HR support roles will also be considered

 

Salary Range:

 

£32,000 - £36,000

 

The pay range listed is for UK-based roles.  It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the pay range.  Specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skill sets, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, training, and location.

EEO Statement

Werner UK is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Werner UK is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to Werner UK are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Werner UK will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.