HR Generalist - UK

Key Responsibilities:

HR Administration & Employee Records

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK employment regulations and company policies.
• Support HR processes such as onboarding, offboarding, contract management, and right-to-work checks.
• Assist in drafting HR-related documents, including offer letters, contracts, and policy updates.
• Ensure GDPR compliance in all HR data handling and record-keeping.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities for junior roles, including job postings, CV screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist in onboarding new employees, ensuring a smooth transition, including contract issuance, induction planning, and system access setup.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Support payroll processing by preparing and submitting relevant employee data (new hires, salary changes, deductions) to the outsourced payroll provider.
• Assist in reviewing payroll reports and resolving payroll-related queries.
• Register new employees with benefits providers and ensure accurate records are maintained.
• Liaise with external benefits providers and process related invoices.

HR Systems & Training Platforms

• Maintain and update HR databases and systems, training platforms, ensuring data integrity and smooth functionality.
• Support employees and managers in navigating HR and learning systems.
• Assist in coordinating training programs, compliance tracking, and maintaining training records.
• Support HR reporting by preparing basic reports on headcount and annual HR reporting.

General HR Support

• Be the first point of contact for general HR queries from employees.
• Assist in coordinating training sessions and maintaining training records.
• Provide administrative support for HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in an HR administrative or support role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of UK employment laws and HR best practices is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HR systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.