HR Generalist — People, Policy & Onboarding (Charity)

Corus Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Consultancy is seeking an organised HR Officer to deliver an effective HR service to employees and managers within a growing charity, contributing to a great cause.

You will handle day-to-day HR across the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are consistent and compliant, working with colleagues across the organisation in a positive, inclusive workplace.

Experience in generalist HR or HR admin is needed; CIPD Level 3+ is desirable; charity sector experience is a bonus but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR or HR administration role.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities accurately.
• Communicate clearly and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Helpful, professional approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office or similar tools.
• Understand fair, consistent and inclusive people practices.
• CIPD Level 3+ is desirable.
• Charity or non-profit experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR guidance to employees and managers on policies and routine matters.
• Support recruitment, including adverts, interviews, pre-employment checks and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Prepare contracts, variation letters and other HR correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and update the HR system.
• Support absence management, probation, performance and employee relations processes.
• Assist with meetings and casework, prepare documentation and take notes.
• Review and update HR policies, guidance and processes.
• Produce HR data and reports and meet deadlines.
• Contribute to wellbeing, learning, development, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Skills

Generalist HR

HR administration

Organised

Prioritisation

Clear communication

Discretion

Relationship building

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Inclusive practices

Education

CIPD Level 3+

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corus Consultancy is seeking an organised HR Officer to deliver an effective HR service to employees and managers within a growing charity, contributing to a great cause.

You will handle day-to-day HR across the employee lifecycle, ensuring processes are consistent and compliant, working with colleagues across the organisation in a positive, inclusive workplace.

Experience in generalist HR or HR admin is needed; CIPD Level 3+ is desirable; charity sector experience is a bonus but not essential.