HR Generalist

hiring; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The HR Generalist role supports the full spectrum of HR functions in our London-area offices, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration and compliance. You will partner with the HR Manager to implement programs that cultivate a compliant, productive workplace.

Responsibilities include managing full-cycle recruitment, leading onboarding, maintaining HRIS records, supporting performance management and compensation audits, drafting policies, and delivering HR

Qualifications

• Progressive HR experience, ideally including time in an HR Assistant/Coordinator role.
• Working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and MS Office/Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment: job postings, screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Lead onboarding, including induction, paperwork, and system setup.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee relations issues; escalate to HR Manager when needed
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrolment, changes, and vendor management
• Maintain HRIS records and ensure data accuracy across 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)
• Assist with compensation administration (audits) and salary benchmarking
• Support investigations and conflict resolution with HR leadership
• Assist HR Manager with annual audits and recognition initiatives
• Provide coverage in the office for the Office Manager during leave/emergencies
• Work in a hybrid setup (3 days in the office) near Euston

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Performance management

HR data accuracy

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

BambooHR

ADP

MS Office

Job description

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; elevate 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