Job Description
What You Can Expect:
We are recruiting for a HR Generalist
To provide comprehensive HR support across all UK business units and entities supported by the Shared Service Centre. The role is responsible for coordinating and executing HR activities as directed by the HR Business Partner, contributing to the effective delivery of the People function.
A key focus of the role includes supporting employee engagement initiatives, maintaining and optimising HR systems, and contributing to a wide range of HR projects and strategic initiatives.
The position requires the ability to take full ownership of assigned tasks, as well as collaborate with colleagues to co-deliver key activities. This role plays an important part in ensuring the HR team delivers a high-quality, responsive service aligned with business needs.
You Make Things Happen
At Rhenus, we believe everyone plays a crucial role. Whether you’re driving a truck, managing inventory or handling customer enquiries, your actions drive our success. We value practical solutions and quick decisions, empowering you to take ownership and make a difference.
Recognised as a top employer, and united by a common goal, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that encourages entrepreneurial spirit and continued growth and excellence.
The future isn’t just built by the company – it’s shaped by each of us, working together. Join our Rhenus community to make an impact and grow alongside a team of passionate people who are dedicated to making a difference. #empoweredbyyou
What You Bring:
To support the HR Business Partner as requested on a wide range of people-related topics, support may be required (but not limited to);
Employee engagement initiatives
HR system development and implementation projects
HR focus area support and projects
Talent and succession planning related activity and projects
Management development and support projects
Employee benefit related projects
Data collation, reporting and analysis
Employee communication related activities
Demonstrating flexibility and agility to respond to the varied nature of the role and changing business needs.
To assist in the administration and development of various systems and HRIS systems
To oversee and support the business with its employee survey and feedback, administering the system and preparing and presenting results
To support the management team in their employee engagement initiatives
To oversee and execute the Company long service awards
To develop and deliver the Company quarterly newsletter
To co-ordinate and execute Company awards schemes
To support with the administration and co-ordination of company benefits
To support with the administration and co-ordination of company fleet
Any other tasks deemed commensurate with supporting the HR team to assist in adding value to the business units it supports
Ad hoc support on employee relations related activity
Support in relation to the management of the Shared Service inbox
Key Competencies & Skills
Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy
Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication
Must be competent with excel and have strong data analytical skills
Must be proactive and innovative in approach, with an ability to work independently
Must be able to analyse and appropriately present data
Must be able to work with agility and flexibility in line with changing priorities
Experience & Qualifications
5+ years working in a HR generalist role
Experience working in the Logistics space would be advantageous
Must be able to demonstrate ability to work both part of a team and autonomously
Experience of working in a wide ranging role – with the ability to multi task
Experience of working with HRIS Systems is desirable
Must hold experience of working with excel
Must hold good customer service and interpersonal skills
Within Rhenus, our journey of growth connects with yours.
We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success.
Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.