HR Generalist

The HR Generalist supports the full range of human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, and performance management. This role acts as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers on HR policies and processes, and works closely with the HR Manager to implement programs that support a positive, compliant, and productive workplace.

•     Manage full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation

•     Lead new-hire onboarding, including induction, paperwork, and various system setup.

•     Serve as a first point of contact for employee relations issues; escalate to HR Manager and document if needed

•     Administer employee benefits programs, including enrolment, changes, and vendor management

•     Maintain HRIS records and ensure data accuracy across employee lifecycle events

•     Support performance management processes, including review cycles and OKR Settings

•     Ensure compliance with UK Employment Law and internal policies

•     Draft and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook content

•     Coordinate training and development programs and track completion

•     Prepare HR metrics and reports (turnover, headcount, time-to-fill, etc.)

•     Assist with compensation administration (Audits) and salary benchmarking as needed

•     Support investigations and conflict resolution in partnership with HR leadership

•     Provide assistance on all HR projects and initiatives. (I.e. ERA

•     Assist the HR Manager with annual Audits

•     Support with the Recognition Initiatives

•     Should be flexible and turn their hand to provide cover in the office for the Office Manager during annual leave/emergencies. 

•     Candidate should be comfortable with Hybrid working (3 days) in the office and in commutable distance to our offices in Euston.

Qualifications

•     Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

•     Progressive HR experience, ideally including time in an HR Assistant/Coordinator role

•     Working knowledge of UK employment law

•     Proficiency with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, ADP) and MS Office/Google Workspace

Core Competencies

•     Discretion and sound judgment with confidential information

•     Strong verbal and written communication

•     Organization and ability to manage multiple priorities independently

•     Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

•     Attention to detail and data accuracy

•     Ability to build trust with employees at all levels