HR Generalist

Iron Mountain; High Offley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global records management company in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join their Human Resources team. The role involves providing expert HR advice, managing local labour relations, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in an HR role, strong knowledge of UK labour law, and a professional HR certification. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible work options

Comprehensive health and wellness plans

Opportunities for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR Generalist or Employee Relations role.
• Strong knowledge of UK labour law and HR best practices.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations issues.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and legal teams.
• Lead local execution of organizational changes.
• Manage local labour relations with unions and councils.

Skills

Expert HR advice

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of UK labour law

Full professional proficiency in English

Education

Professional HR certification (CIPD)

Job description

Role Summary

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That's why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you're looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and coaching on complex employee relations issues, performance management, discipline, and grievances to upskill People Leaders and ensure sound, consistent judgment.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, and legal teams to deliver consistent, effective HR solutions and ensure alignment between global and local priorities.
• Lead the local execution of organizational changes, including large and small reorganizations or reductions in force (RIFs), by ensuring legal compliance, managing communication, and handling consultation and severance processes.
• Manage local labour relations by fostering strong relationships with unions and works councils, leading negotiations, conducting thorough investigations, and managing grievances.
• Support the local delivery of global HR projects and provide essential expertise during mergers, acquisitions, and employee transfers, guaranteeing smooth implementation aligned with local needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist or Employee Relations focused role within the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK labour law and practical application of HR policies and best practices to ensure compliance and reduce organizational risk.
• Proven ability in stakeholder management, influence, and judgment to navigate complex, sensitive employee issues and build trusted relationships across a matrixed environment.
• A Professional HR certification such as CIPD is highly preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in English is required.
• Willingness to travel within the UK up to 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
• Flexible work options to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

About Iron Mountain

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing expert HR advice and coaching to People Leaders, leading the local execution of operational change (like reorganizations), and ensuring compliance with local UK employment laws to maintain a respectful and high-performing workplace. The role plays a key part in reducing legal risk and ensuring fair treatment across the business.