Main Job Purpose

To provide comprehensive HR support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring the effective delivery of HR services and compliance with employment legislation and company policies. The HR Generalist will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, payroll administration, benefits, training, and Health & Safety activities while working closely with managers and employees across the business. The role will also collaborate with HR and management teams across the Group, supporting colleagues in the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden to promote consistent HR practices and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Coordinate/Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews, preparing offers, and onboarding new employees.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer packs, and employee correspondence.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.
• Support managers with probation reviews, performance reviews, appraisals, and employee development.
• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies and employment matters, escalating complex issues where appropriate.
• Coordinate new starter inductions and support training and development initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits, including pensions, healthcare, life assurance, insurance, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Manage holiday, absence, and attendance records.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, forms, and employee documentation.
• Monitor changes in employment legislation and support the implementation of policy updates.
• Support employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues across the Group, providing HR support and collaborating with teams in France, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden to ensure consistent HR practices and processes.