HR Generalist

A-LIGN External; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent compliance firm based in London is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to oversee HR operations in the UK and Ireland. This role is critical for supporting organizational goals related to employee relations, workplace culture, and benefits. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of HR experience and strong interpersonal skills, working in a hybrid environment. Competitive benefits include health programs, a pension plan, and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Health Reimbursement Program

Group Pension Plan with Company Match

Competitive Bonus Structure

Home Office Reimbursement

Certification Reimbursement

Personalized Career Coaching

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1

Summer Hours

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Demonstrate competence in various HR functional areas, especially employee relations.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive employee relations by maintaining employer-employee dynamics.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure compliance.
• Oversee performance management cycle including reviews and improvement plans.

Skills

Creative

Flexible

Detail oriented

Outstanding interpersonal skills

Excellent judgment

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or related fields

Job description

London, United Kingdom – Remote/In-Office Hybrid

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist will collaborate with the People team to support the strategic goals and initiatives in EMEA, with a focus on employee relations, workplace culture, and benefits administration. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of HR operations in the UK and Ireland, including policy implementation, employee communications, fostering a high-performing culture, managing benefits programs, and providing support to the broader People function.

Reports to

Senior Human Resources Manager

Pay Classification

Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Foster positive employee relations across the organization by maintaining a constructive employer-employee dynamic
• Own and manage all communications and documentation required for legal and compliance regulations
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure proper documentation and adherence to procedures
• Oversee office schedule and PTO requests, ensuring alignment with the company’s PTO policy
• Manage the complete performance management cycle, including probationary reviews and performance improvement plans
• Develop, update, and provide guidance on company policies and procedures
• Conduct exit interviews to gather feedback and identify trends
• Promote organizational alignment and collaboration, driving synergy through consistent messaging and shared processes
• Support change management initiatives as the company scales during periods of growth
• Leverage data to measure impact, identify trends, and implement proactive strategies that support business goals
• Provide cross-functional support as needed, including collaboration with IT and Talent Acquisition teams
• This role will be based out of London and will require in-office presence at least three days per week, with flexibility to increase as business needs dictate

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or other related fields

Experience

• 2 – 3 years of experience in Human Resources
• Demonstrate competence in the various HR functional areas, especially employee relations, employee engagement, and change management
• Able to thrive in an ambiguous, high growth, fast paced environment
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated credibility and integrity in communications to ensure information flows both upward and downward

Skills

• Creative, flexible, well organized, resourceful, and detail oriented
• Excellent judgment in handling confidential, legal, or sensitive informationAbility to work independently, set priorities, and handle multiple tasks with a high level of efficiency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Health Reimbursement Program
• Group Pension Plan with Company Match
• Competitive Bonus Structure
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Personalized Career Coaching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
• Summer Hours

About A-LIGN

A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com

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