Job Description
Generalist II - HRD
48251
10/9/25
Southco Europe Ltd.

About the role

The position is responsible for the effective provision of functional support on the complete range of HRD activities within the Worcester facility in line with European and Global HRD strategy, including recruitment, employee relations, reward, CSR and projects. The position is responsible for handling the day-to-day activities, administering, implementing and monitoring human resource programs to the highest professional standards and in line with the Southco cultural values and core behaviours.

What you will be doing

  • ADMINISTRATION - Ensure that all personal information & files are maintained and updated using the HR systems and utilize the system to produce accurate HR reporting information in relation to headcount and KPI detail.  Work with Reward to process all changes in employee status, pay and benefits either directly or via payroll.
  • EMPLOYEE RELATIONS - Provides advice, guidance and support to all employees to aide problem resolution using appropriate procedures. Acts as a reference point for dealing with employee and management queries on a range of employee relations issues e.g. grievance, discisplinary. Manages grievance and disciplinary issues up to and including dismissal level in conjunction with line Managers as required. Performs an active role in the on-site communication processes, develops and coordinates communication initiatives and facilitates group reviews, meetings and activities as required.
  • RESOURCE MANAGEMENT -  Assists and supports in the recruitment of approved open positions in accordance with the manpower plan. Performs an active role in the recruitment and selection process, including liaison with recruitment agencies and consultants. Assists Managers with CV screening, conducting interviews for all positions and coordinates and implements psychometric testing as appropriate.  Organises the introduction process for new employees into the organisation including effective implementation of induction programmes in conjunction with the hiring manager.
  • REWARD -Work with the Reward Manager to participate in wellbeing and CSR schemes taking place throughout the year.  Answer routine benefits queries for managers and employees, assisting with problems where necessary.
  • POLICY DEVELOPMENT - Assist with the prepration and implementation of all HRD policies and procedures and maintain a working knowledge of employment legislation.   
  • PROJECTS - Undertakes tasks, assignments, and projects in support of the European and Global HRD strategy and business objectives as required.
  • GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - Organise and book internal and external training courses for employees, ensuring that all relevant paperwork is completed and records updated in line with Company policies and IATF16949  requirements..

How you will be making an impact

About you

  1. Completed or working towards completion of Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development.
  2. Minimum of 3 Years experience within a HR Function
  3. Good interpersonal and communication skills essential.  
  4. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
  5. Computer literate in Microsoft office

How will we reward you

Information at a Glance

Southco is the leading global manufacturer of Engineered Access Hardware with manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we know small touches make a big difference. The people of Southco are passionate about connecting with our customers to create innovative engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing the "touch points" of our customers' products. With unrivaled global supply and support, innovative products and dedicated people, Southco provides customers throughout the world with the broadest line of high quality Access Hardware Solutions on the market today for applications in the Networking, Telecommunications, Computer, Automotive, Aerospace, Mass Transit, Off-Highway/Construction, RV/Caravan, Industrial Machinery, Marine and HVAC industries.

Benefits we offer our employees:
·    Generous time off – starting at 3 weeks of annualized PTO (first year is prorated based on start date), 9 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays
·    401(k) Savings and Investment Plan – Company makes automatic 2% contribution of eligible pay plus matching contributions of 50% up to the first 6% of eligible pay you contribute.
·    Employee Stock Ownership Plan valued at approximately 4-6% of eligible earnings which includes dividend payments after 3 year vesting period
·    Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) beginning first day of employment; company funds a portion of HSA for high deductible health plans
·    Company paid Life & Disability Insurance including: Short term, Long Term, and Life
·    Great Tuition Reimbursement program to support undergraduate or graduate programs available to all employees

You may apply for this position online by selecting the Apply now button. Southco provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Southco complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.