HR Generalist Human Resources · Southampton (UK) ·

AVASK Deutschland GmbH; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle2Work Scheme

Private Healthcare Insurance

Job summary

AVASK Global Compliance Ltd is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join the Group HR team in Southampton. You will provide hands-on HR guidance across the full employee lifecycle and act as a key contact for employees and managers across the Group.

The role, reporting to the Group HR Manager, offers exposure to international HR activities and projects, working at a group level with stakeholders across countries and functions.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience in a corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with payroll administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and recruitment.
• Ability to produce HR reports and analyse people data.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers on HR policies and queries.
• Manage onboarding, probation reviews, contracts changes, promotions, transfers and offboarding.
• Prepare employment documentation including contracts and variations to terms.
• Maintain confidential HR records and GDPR compliance.
• Support payroll, benefits, audits and employee pay queries.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns from posting to offer stage.
• Coordinate learning and development activities and training records.
• Handle routine employee relations issues and disciplinary cases.
• Produce HR reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Support HR projects, policy reviews and process improvements.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Payroll administration

Education

CIPD Level 5 Qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: HR Generalist

Salary: Starting at £35,000

Location: Southampton (hybrid available, min 3 days in the office)

\"To inspire the world's entrepreneurs\"

AVASK Global Compliance Ltd is a fast-growing international firm specialising in VAT, tax and accounting services for e-commerce businesses. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our Group HR team and provide hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this role will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers across the Group, delivering practical HR guidance and helping to create a positive, compliant, and efficient employee experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a Group level, supporting multiple entities and collaborating with stakeholders across different countries and business functions. The role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to further develop their generalist HR expertise within an international business.

HR Generalist, about the role

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
• Prepare employment documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and variations to terms and conditions.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Support monthly payroll preparation, benefits administration, audits, and employee pay queries.
• Manage recruitment campaigns from vacancy approval through to offer stage, including job adverts, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications.
• Coordinate learning and development activities, manage training records, and support development planning.
• Provide support on routine employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, flexible working, grievance, and disciplinary cases.
• Produce HR reports, dashboards, and management information to support decision-making.
• Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, process improvements, compliance activities, and wider people initiatives.

HR Generalist, about you

• Previous experience in a generalist HR position.
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience with payroll administration and employee lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting employee relations matters.
• Recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• Ability to produce HR reports and analyse people data.
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and a confidential, professional approach.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

HR Generalist, the benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).
• Company Pension Scheme (Royal London).
• Cycle2Work Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality).
• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and business functions within an international organisation.
• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, projects, and organisational initiatives.
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and help shape the employee experience across the Group.
• A varied and dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaboration with stakeholders across different countries and departments, providing excellent exposure to international HR practices.