IMI plc
At IMI, we’re not just creating solutions; we’re building careers. So, unlock your potential: do work that matters, grow with us, and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.
Here, you can make a real difference – solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter, safer and more sustainable. From the energy that powers homes to the systems that keep the world moving, you’ll help create solutions the world depends on.
But it’s not just about the work – it’s about how you grow. We encourage curiosity, make learning part of everyday life, and give you real opportunities to build new skills and move your career forward.
We believe in nurturing your wellbeing, too, with strong benefits and flexible policies that help you succeed. At IMI, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.
Role Overview
This role combines broad generalist HR responsibilities with growing exposure to advisory work, supporting both day to day HR operations and longer term people initiatives. Alongside supporting day to day HR operations and longer term people initiatives, the role will gradually take on more advisory work. Key responsibilities include leading wellbeing activities at HQ, managing the monthly payroll process, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and coordinating engagement events such as IMI Way Day. The role also provides first line HR support to employees and managers, assists with low risk employee relations cases, maintains HR systems and documentation, and contributes to performance, policy and project work across the HR function - all designed to build the capability and experience needed for progression into an HR Advisor position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead wellbeing initiatives at HQ, ensuring a varied programme that supports engagement and employee health.
- Coordinate and deliver IMI Way Day activities, including action planning and follow up.
- Contribute to internal communications, including content creation, branding updates, and engagement messaging.
- Support end to end recruitment by drafting job descriptions, liaising with agencies, scheduling interviews, and conducting first stage interviews where appropriate.
- Manage onboarding processes, including issuing contracts, completing right to work checks, ensuring all documentation is finalised before start dates and conducting inductions.
- Maintain accurate records and update the HRIS system in a timely manner and generate accurate reports as required.
- Maintain electronic HR records accurately and in a timely manner.
- Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted on time.
- Support the annual salary review and bonus cycle by coordinating submissions and ensuring data accuracy.
- Produce and maintain HR reports and dashboards, highlighting trends and risks for review.
- Provide first line HR advisory support to employees and managers, escalating complex matters appropriately.
- Support low risk ER cases such as sickness absence reviews, probation meetings, informal performance concerns, and welfare checks.
- Arrange and participate in absence meetings, coordinate occupational health referrals, and track case progress.
- Maintain and update HR templates, policies, and documentation to ensure clarity and compliance.
- Assist in developing manager toolkits, guides, and training materials to build people management capability.
- Support UK HR meetings by coordinating agendas, sharing updates, and tracking employment law developments.
- Support the performance appraisal process to ensure consistency and fairness.
- Collaborate with HR teams on daily operations and longer term strategic initiatives.
- Lead defined workstreams within HR projects, ensuring milestones are met and stakeholders are updated.
- Support organisational change initiatives, contributing research, documentation, and coordination as required.
- Act as a point of contact for employee and stakeholder queries, providing timely and effective support.
- Carry out any other duties relevant to the role as required.
Critical Competencies for Success
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in a generalist HR role is desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for engaging with employees and producing clear internal content.
- Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a varied workload independently while working collaboratively within the team.
- Understanding of core HR processes, including onboarding, recruitment and payroll input.
- Comfortable balancing day to day HR operations with longer term HR projects.
- Skilled in responding to employee and manager queries and providing practical first line support.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams, including data analysis in Excel.
- Quick to learn and adapt to new HR systems and digital tools.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage conflicting priorities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.
- Reliable and accountable, consistently following through on commitments.
Health & Safety
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviours or unsafe acts.
Code of Ethics
IMI expects the highest ethical standards in all business dealings — with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities — in line with our Code of Conduct.
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.