Senior HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities

• Own the employee lifecycle for the UK office: recruitment, onboarding, probation, promotions, contract changes and offboarding
• Be the trusted HR contact for employees and line managers, advising on policies and UK employment matters and escalating complex or higher-risk cases
• Handle employee relations cases, from performance and sickness absence to flexible working, reasonable adjustments, Occupational Health referrals, and disciplinary and grievance processes
• Prepare and check monthly payroll, and support salary benchmarking, salary reviews and bonus/OKR information
• Keep HR administration accurate and compliant, including contracts, employee records, right-to-work and visa documentation, and family-related leave
• Support hiring managers with job descriptions, requisitions, offers and contracts
• Lead the local HR team: manage the HR Assistant, coordinate the HR Project Coordinator, set priorities, give regular feedback and hold one-to-ones
• Contribute to regional and global HR projects, bringing the UK perspective and supporting local rollout
• Additional Responsibilities
• Spot ways to improve HR processes, tools and templates, with an eye on efficiency and employee experience
• Contribute to HR reporting, audits, compliance reviews and data-quality checks
• Cover for HR colleagues across Europe & North America when needed
• Handle all HR matters with confidentiality and care for data protection
• What We're Looking For
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• A recognised HR qualification, such as CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• A solid track record in progressive HR roles, with strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
• Hands-on payroll processing and HR administration experience
• Experience leading a team or directly managing others, including giving feedback and handling difficult conversations (early-career managers are welcome)
• Comfort with HR systems and employee data, and advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach, sound judgement, and strong communication skills
• Desirable Experience
• Experience with HR projects or process improvement across several locations
• If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the provided link. We thank you for your interest in MDPI and look forward to reviewing your application!

About MDPI

Benefits

• Flexible Working Times You are able to start work anytime between 7-9am, and finish between 3pm-6pm.
• Special Days Off Getting married or moving house? No need to use up your holidays, MDPI offer paid time off for such occasions.
• Our Culture A friendly working environment with monthly lunch parties, office snacks and seasonal events.
• Bonus Incentives Depending on your role, you may be eligible for one of our bonus schemes which rewards high-performing employees.
• Perkbox You will have access to our benefit platform called “Perkbox.” This will provide you with a range of discounts and benefits across various retailers, including savings on food, drinks, tech, travel, and more.
• Health Cash Plan After passing probation, employees are enrolled into our private health membership with Bupa. You can claim money back on dental, doctors, and prescriptions amongst many other health services
• Modern City Centre Office Located next to Piccadilly Gardens, our office is a 10 minute walk from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road train stations. There are also tram stops outside of the building.
• Cyclescheme Save between 25-39% on a bike and accessories.
• Techscheme Save up to 10% on tax when purchasing tech equipment from places such as Ikea and Currys.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Initiatives

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• A recognised HR qualification, such as CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• A solid track record in progressive HR roles, with strong practical knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations
• Hands-on payroll processing and HR administration experience
• Experience leading a team or directly managing others, including giving feedback and handling difficult conversations (early-career managers are welcome)
• Comfort with HR systems and employee data, and advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach, sound judgement, and strong communication skills
• Desirable Experience
• Experience with HR projects or process improvement across several locations
• If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the provided link. We thank you for your interest in MDPI and look forward to reviewing your application!