HR Field Operations Generalist

Sonoco Products
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: People, HR & TalentEducation: certificationSkills: ["Customer service","Continuous improvement","Relationship building","Communication","Coaching"]

Be the first point of contact for HR queries on site, delivering hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle. You’ll manage employee relations and absence cases, coach line managers on disciplinary/grievance matters, and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding. The role also covers probation/performance follow-ups, HR KPI reporting, maintenance of HR databases/systems, and support for employee engagement, training, and succession/talent initiatives.

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Sonoco Products
Sonoco Products
2 months ago

HR Field Operations Generalist

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Job Summary

Be the first point of contact for HR queries on site, delivering hands-on HR support across the employee lifecycle. You’ll manage employee relations and absence cases, coach line managers on disciplinary/grievance matters, and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and onboarding. The role also covers probation/performance follow-ups, HR KPI reporting, maintenance of HR databases/systems, and support for employee engagement, training, and succession/talent initiatives.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: People, HR & Talent
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide first-line HR advice, support, and guidance to employees and managers on site.
  • •Participate in and support managers with full case management on employee relations cases, including absence policy and long-term absence management.
  • •Support, coach, and challenge line management with disciplinary and grievance issues and deliver training on HR policies.
  • •Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns and facilitate onboarding for new hires, including relevant occupational health assessments.
  • •Produce and present HR KPIs and reports, and maintain HR databases and systems.

Key Requirements

  • •CIPD level 5 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent.
  • •Knowledge of employment law and HR best practice and legislation.
  • •Working knowledge of the end-to-end recruitment process.
  • •Proactive approach to continuous business improvements.
  • •Knowledge and experience of dealing with Unions.
Experience:Manufacturing
Education:Certification / Diploma
Skills:Customer serviceContinuous improvementRelationship buildingCommunicationCoaching
Certifications:CIPD level 5
Tech Stack:SIMONEmployee Shared Services

Company Brief

Sonoco Products
Produces industrial and consumer packaging solutions, including paper, rigid paper containers, plastics, and protective packaging. Sonoco serves a wide range of global customers across food, beverage, healthcare, and industrial markets.
Industry: Printing & Packaging
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hartsville, United States
Founded: 1899
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