Global HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Onboarding

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group in Canterbury is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. This role offers exposure to international teams and opportunities to travel abroad, working across employee relations, onboarding and development.

You’ll bring CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience, a strong all-round HR background, and a collaborative mindset to support policies, performance reviews and workforce planning within a growing global business.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent HR credentials.
• Strong all-round HR background with focus on employee relations, appraisals, onboarding.
• Experience with international employees is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to employees and managers across the business.
• Support employee development, training and ongoing performance reviews.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures and employment legislation compliance.
• Manage a range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support international employee matters, including work permits, visas and relevant compliance requirements.
• Contribute to initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention and workplace culture.
• Assist with onboarding and other key stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on general HR matters and support managers with people-related issues.
• Help coordinate organisational changes and wider HR projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and the overall employee experience.
• Support workforce planning and career development initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance reviews

Onboarding

Salary reviews

HR generalist

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

The Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Group in Canterbury is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team. This role offers exposure to international teams and opportunities to travel abroad, working across employee relations, onboarding and development.

You’ll bring CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience, a strong all-round HR background, and a collaborative mindset to support policies, performance reviews and workforce planning within a growing global business.