HR Generalist

Adecco Portugal; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting two HR Generalists for a 3-month temporary assignment, with hybrid working and 3 days in the office in Twickenham or Wandsworth. The role covers broad HR support across the employee lifecycle, requiring proactive, adaptable professionals who can hit the ground running.

Join a busy HR function and contribute to transformation activities, with opportunities to extend beyond the initial contract. Equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Broad HR Generalist experience.
• Knowledge of HR policies and employment law.
• Experience handling high-volume work in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and proactive approach; transformation experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters, including absence, performance and disciplinary processes.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding and workforce administration.
• Support organisational change and transformation activities.
• Manage HR cases and ensure accurate documentation.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Collaborate across HR and transformation teams.
• Respond to operational HR queries and priorities.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employment law

Stakeholder management

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR systems

Change management

Communication

Tools

HR systems

Job description

£24.62 per hour PAYE or £32.17 per hour Umbrella

Locations: Twickenham or Wandsworth

Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working, 3 days per week in the office

Contract: 3 Month Temporary Assignment (Likely Extension)Adecco are recruiting on behalf of our Local Authority client for two HR Generalists to join their team on a temporary basis.

As part of an ongoing organisational transformation programme, the HR team requires additional support to help manage day-to-day HR operations and relieve pressure on the Transformation Business Partners. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced HR professionals who can quickly integrate into a busy environment and make an immediate impact.

The Role

We are seeking proactive and adaptable HR Generalists who can hit the ground running and provide broad HR support across a variety of activities. You will work across the employee lifecycle, supporting managers and stakeholders with operational HR matters while ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing generalist HR advice and guidance to managers and employees
• Supporting employee relations matters, including absence, performance and disciplinary processes
• Assisting with recruitment, onboarding and workforce administration
• Supporting organisational change and transformation activities
• Managing HR cases and ensuring accurate documentation
• Maintaining employee records and HR systems
• Working collaboratively across HR and transformation teams
• Responding to a variety of operational HR queries and priorities

About You

• Previous experience in a broad HR Generalist position
• Strong understanding of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation
• Experience managing a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Experience supporting change or transformation programmes is desirable

If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next interim opportunity and can quickly add value within a busy HR function, we'd love to hear from you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.