HR Generalist - EMEA

HARMAN International; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join HARMAN International as an HR Generalist in their Hemel Hempstead office. This role involves supporting employees across EMEA with HR services, driving compensation and benefits initiatives, and fostering employee development. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in HR or business management and have significant HR experience, especially in employee relations. HARMAN values diversity and offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Employee discounts on HARMAN products

Commuter travel package

Collective health insurance scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a HR role, supporting at least 1 country.
• Fluency in English required.
• Experience in employee relations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for HR transactional questions.
• Provide support for onboarding, changes, and terminations.
• Manage employee benefits and communication initiatives.

Skills

Collaboration

Results Driven

Employee Relations

Planning

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Studies or Human Resources Management

CIPD qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Do you want to work for some of the world’s leading audio brands? Become a part of the HARMAN team and get to work for JBL and Harman/Kardon.

By joining HARMAN, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting world of headphones, portable speakers, party boxes and other audio technologies, and contribute to the success of Harman Lifestyle EMEA business. The consumer audio industry is fast paced, fun and dynamic and we’re looking for someone who is proactive, loves to work with a lot of different stakeholders from all over the globe and has creative ideas.

But that's not all - at HARMAN, you'll have the opportunity to rapidly develop your skills and cultivate new ideas in our agile and supportive culture.

You will join our HR department based in Apsley/Hemel Hempstead, UK in the position of:

HR Generalist – EMEA

About the Role:

HARMAN is currently looking for an EMEA HR Generalist supporting employees situated within a number of countries with an interest in compensation and benefits, employee wellbeing, employee development and HR transformation. In this role, you will be responsible for all tasks that support and contribute to the Human Resources Department and be the first level contact for all employee queries in your assigned employee population. You will take the lead in supporting employees in the UK and Denmark as well as defined other countries, connecting with other HR Generalist in the team to support our employees.You report to the Senior HR Manager for EMEA.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a first level contact for all EMEA employees within country scope for HR transactional questions and requests and provide back-office / administrative support.
• Provide high quality HR Generalist and administration support for all activities within the employee lifecycle, for example onboardings, changes and terminations.
• Coordinate and complete all new hire onboarding, contractual change and termination processes and documentation.
• Manage all employee benefits (such as: pension and insurances) for the assigned region and third party contact.
• Be(come) the specialist for compensation and benefits for our colleagues working within EMEA.
• Build structure in our ways of working and identify and drive the ways to optimize.
• Monitor HR and systems processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Maintain personnel data accuracy in cooperation with our Shared Service Centre.
• Support and participate in EMEA HR projects. Provide quality and professional support and advice to managers through the employee lifecycle and on case management of employee relations topics.
• Take the lead on communication and wellbeing initiatives for Professional Solutions EMEA as well as the UK & Denmark more widely.

What You Need to Be Succesful:

• Bachelor's degree (Business Studies, Human Resources Management) and/or relevant HR qualification such as CIPD.
• At least 3 years of experience in a HR role supporting at least 1 country.
• Fluency in English.
• Affinity with working, standardizing, and optimizing processes by using facts and figures.
• Affinity with compensation and benefits policies and practices within Europe.
• Employee Relations experience and at least basic employment law knowledge for the UK and/or Denmark.
• Experience of working in projects.
• Independent and proactive attitude.
• Well organized with excellent planning and presentation skills.
• HARMAN competencies that are most important for this role: Collaboration and Results Driven.
• Accurate and accountable.

Bonus Points if You Have:

• Additional language skills (French, German, Danish, Spanish).
• Experience with Workday.
• A track record of delivering successful HR Initiatives
• Administrative or HR experience in having dealt with a multitude of European countries.
• Project Management capability.

What We Offer:

• HARMAN is offering a unique opportunity for growth and development in the dynamic and exciting world of consumer electronics.
• We provide a flexible work schedule that allows you to work from home.
• At HARMAN, we value diversity and inclusivity and foster a friendly and supportive global working atmosphere. We believe in investing in our employees through career development opportunities, professional training, and competitive market-based compensation. As part of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer a commuter travel package, environment allowance, and interesting collective health insurance scheme, pension, and employee discounts on world-class HARMAN/Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.).
• As a HARMAN employee, you will have access to professional development opportunities through HARMAN University's business and leadership academies, internal talent management leadership acceleration programs, and our "Be Brilliant" employee recognition and rewards program.

You Belong Here:

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender.

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.