HR Generalist

BYD Europe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mobility company is seeking an HR Generalist based in London to support their UK operations. The role involves full-cycle recruitment, HR administration, and supporting employee engagement initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, with over 5 years of HR experience and a solid understanding of UK employment law. This position offers competitive remuneration and various employee benefits, contributing to the green mobility transformation.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Scottish Widows workplace pension

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Commuting allowance

Regular team-building and company events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on HR experience covering recruitment and administration.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment including job posting and candidate communication.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries on HR matters.
• Assist in the coordination of performance appraisal cycles.

Skills

Employee Relations

HRIS

Payroll

Recruiting

Benefits Administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Location : Uxbridge London (Fully Office-based)

Reports to : HR Manager

BYD UK is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support our fast-growing UK operations. This role requires a hands‑on and detail-oriented professional who can handle a wide range of HR and administrative tasks efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support full‑cycle recruitment including job posting CV screening interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Manage onboarding logistics for new employees ensuring a smooth start and positive experience.
• Handle employee exit processes and ensure offboarding compliance.

2. HR Administration & Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records HR systems and personnel files.
• Prepare HR-related reports statistics and documentation as required.
• Support payroll data preparation attendance tracking and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and UK employment regulations.

3. Employee Support & Office Coordination

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries on HR and administrative matters.
• Coordinate with administration IT and finance teams on onboarding equipment and office arrangements.
• Support employee engagement initiatives social events and internal communication.

4. Performance & Development Support

• Assist in the coordination of performance appraisal cycles and related documentation.
• Support training and development programmes and maintain training records.

5. General HR Support

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to the HR team.
• Assist with process improvements and the implementation of HR best practices.
• Participate in ad‑hoc HR projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
• 35 years of hands‑on HR experience covering recruitment administration and general HR operations.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive well‑organised and comfortable with administrative workload.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on performance and experience.
• Scottish Widows workplace pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Commuting allowance.
• Regular team‑building and company events.
• An exciting opportunity to contribute to the green mobility transformation with a global industry leader.

Key Skills

Employee Relations,Fmla,Employee Evaluation,Human Resources Management,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1