Nexperia UK is seeking a proactive and committed HR Generalist to join our UK Semiconductor Manufacturing site based in Hazel Grove Stockport. You will be employed on a 12‑month fixed term contract, providing people focused support on a site with 1000+ employees across Manufacturing, R&D and support functions. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, autonomy, and the chance to influence local and global HR practice within a high tech, dynamic and fast paced company.
What you will do:
As an HR Generalist, you’ll play a key role in shaping a fair, consistent and people centred HR environment. You will manage ER casework, guiding managers on best practice, and supporting conciliation and early dispute resolution. Alongside this, you will get the chance to lead policy development, strengthen HR processes, and collaborate with Global HRBPs to deliver continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Employee Relations & Case Management
Manage a range of employee relations cases, ensuring fair, timely and legally compliant outcomes
Provide guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice
Support early dispute resolution, including conciliation discussions and informal mediation
Liaise with external legal advisors where required
Build strong relationships with Trade Union representatives and support collective discussions
HR Policy, Process & Compliance
Lead the creation, review and updating of HR policies, ensuring alignment with UK legislation and global HR standards
Maintain and improve HR process flows, SOPs and documentation
Ensure consistent application of HR processes across the UK manufacturing site
Support audits and compliance activities as needed
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner with Global HRBPs to support local IT, Finance and other functional teams
Support organisational changes, workforce planning and talent initiatives
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance employee experience
Promote Nexperia’s culture, values and ways of working
What you will need
Essential requirements:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources or a related discipline, ideally supported by CIPD accreditation
A minimum of 5 years of HR generalist experience
Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and UK employment law
Proficient in using HR systems and databases
Experience supporting conciliation discussions and informal mediation as part of early dispute resolution
Experience of working with Trade Unions and managing employee relations casework
Proven experience in developing and updating HR policies, procedures and process flows
Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage workload effectively in line with changing priorities
Desirable attributes:
CIPD level 5
Prior experience working in a busy manufacturing environment with varying stakeholders
Interview process
Stage 1: Recruiter review & Interview
Stage 2: 30 mins Teams interview
Stage 3: 60 mins on site interview
What your benefits will include
Remuneration & Reward – Base salary of circa £60,000–£65,000, (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 20%, excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9%, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, and 12 x salary life assurance coverage
Health & Wellbeing – 33 days of annual leave, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced parental leave, on-site medical centre, enhanced sick pay, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs
Professional Development – Opportunity to access internal Learning and Development courses via the Nexperia Academy to support you with your personal development in both people management or project management
Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability – A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
