HR Advisor / Generalist (Standalone)

Derby | up to £40,000 + Benefits | 4 Days On-Site, 1 Day Home

Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys the independence of a standalone role?

Our client is looking for a proactive, down-to-earth HR Generalist to lead the people function at their Derby site. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will be the "go-to" person on the ground, supporting a dedicated workforce in the Rail industry. This is a role for someone who loves variety; one hour you might be coaching a manager through a performance matter, and the next you might be driving a project to improve staff engagement.

The Role

You will have true ownership of the HR lifecycle here. We aren’t looking for someone to just process paperwork; we want a partner who can:

Support Managers: Act as a trusted advisor on day-to-day people matters, from wellbeing and attendance to conduct and performance.

Improve the Journey: Take charge of the new starter experience, making sure every person joining the team feels welcome and prepared from day one.

Use Data for Good: Keep people data (HRIS) accurate and use it to spot trends, like identifying opportunities to improve retention or support mental health.

Drive Projects: Work with the Head of HR on meaningful initiatives, such as system updates, training programmes, or culture-building activities.

What we are looking for:

A People Person: You have high emotional ...