HR Generalist EMEA

Principle HR; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital and creative software company seeks an HR Generalist to join their EMEA People Experience team on an 11-month contract. Based in London, this hybrid role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle and improving HR processes. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of HR experience and a passion for innovative employee experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in HR or recruitment.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems.
• Fluent in English, additional languages are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries.
• Manage hiring admin and pre-boarding for new hires.
• Advise employees on policies and tools.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in HR or Recruitment

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Title: HR Generalist – EMEA (11-Month Contract)

Salary Range - £42,000 - £47,000 per year

? London (3 days office / 2 days home)

We’re partnering with one of the world’s most iconic digital and creative software companies to recruit anHR Generalistto join their EMEA People Experience team. This is an11-month contract, based in central London (hybrid model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote).

If you're an HR professional with experience in fast-paced, multinational environments — and you’re passionate about delivering world-class employee experiences — this one’s for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the first point of contact for HR queries across the EMEA region – supporting the full employee lifecycle
• Manage hiring admin and pre-boarding for new hires to ensure a seamless onboarding process
• Advise employees and managers on policies, processes, and tools (Workday, ServiceNow, etc.)
• Ensure data integrity across HR systems – identifying errors and supporting audits
• Partner with regional HR teams to identify process improvements and drive change
• Play a key role in HR projects – supporting both regional and global initiatives

What we’re looking for:

• 2+ years’ experience in HR or recruitment, ideally within a shared services or multinational environment
• Strong working knowledge ofHR systems– Workday and/or ServiceNow experience is a real plus
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and a passion for improving the employee experience
• Collaborative but confident working independently – you’ll be part of a virtual global team
• Fluent English (additional languages are a bonus)

Why this role?

You’ll be joining a truly people-focused business – a global leader in digital creativity – where innovation, inclusion, and employee wellbeing are more than just buzzwords. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across EMEA, work on global HR projects, and grow your international HR career in a supportive and high-performing team.