Human Resources Generalist EMEA

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital creativity seeks to hire an HR Generalist for an 11-month contract in London, focusing on employee experiences across EMEA. This role involves managing HR queries, onboarding processes, and collaborating on HR projects, providing a great opportunity for HR professionals looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in HR or recruitment, ideally in shared services.
• Strong working knowledge of HR systems, particularly Workday and ServiceNow.
• Proactive mindset with a passion for improving the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for HR queries across EMEA.
• Manage hiring admin and pre-boarding for new hires.
• Advise employees and managers on policies, processes, and tools.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

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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 an HR Generalist to join their EMEA People Experience team. This is an 11-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 of HR 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.