Senior HR Generalist

Everpool Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading estate agency in London is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to support their growing team. The role involves advising on employee relations, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and managing HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will be CIPD qualified and have experience in fast-paced environments. This position is office-based in Teddington, requiring 5 days a week on-site work and occasional travel across Greater London.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or significant HR experience.
• Experience at HR Manager level or above.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to travel across Greater London.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee relations including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Conduct HR due diligence and integration during acquisitions.
• Deliver accurate people reports.
• Support the rollout of new HRIS and benefits platform.
• Maintain HR policies including the Colleague Handbook.
• Lead wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee sickness, absence, maternity, and paternity processes.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

HRIS skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Confidential

Empathetic

Approachable

Flexible

Proactive

Collaborative team player

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience

Job description

Our client is one of London's fastest-growing estate agency businesses and is seeking an ambitious Senior HR Generalist to join their growing team in Teddington.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping company culture, supporting colleagues, and driving HR initiatives across a multi-site, people-focused organisation.

We are particularly keen to speak with qualified HR professionals who have experience in estate agency, retail, or hospitality sectors.

The successful candidate will take ownership of a wide range of HR responsibilities, covering employee relations, wellbeing, acquisitions, and people reporting. You'll ensure smooth business operations while supporting both managers and employees at every level. This role is office based 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice and coaching on employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, and performance management.
• Conduct HR due diligence and integration during acquisitions, including restructuring where required.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual people reports.
• Support the rollout of a new HRIS and colleague benefits platform.
• Draft, update, and maintain HR policies, including the Colleague Handbook.
• Lead wellbeing initiatives (EAP, DSE, Occupational Health referrals).
• Oversee sickness, absence, maternity, and paternity processes.

Requirements

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent significant HR experience).
• Previous experience at HR Manager level or above.
• Proven background in multi-site or fast-paced environments.
• Strong and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Willingness to travel across Greater London as required.

Skills & Attributes

• Confidential, empathetic, and approachable.
• Excellent Excel and HRIS skills.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Flexible, proactive, and collaborative team player.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, ambitious organisation where HR plays a vital role in shaping success. You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment that truly values its people.