An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a global professional services business seeking an experienced HR Generalist for a maternity cover.
The HR function plays an important role in supporting employees and ensuring a consistent and positive people experience. The HR Generalist will provide broad administrative and operational support across a range of HR activities within a busy and dynamic environment. Acting as a key point of contact for employees at all levels, the role requires the delivery of a professional, efficient and confidential HR service.
Responsibilities
* Managing end-to-end employee lifecycle processes for permanent, temporary and contingent workers, including starters, leavers and contractual changes.
* Preparing job requisitions, offer approvals, employment contracts, new starter packs and all HR documentation across the employee lifecycle.
* Conducting pre-employment and right-to-work checks, ensuring compliance and timely follow-up of any discrepancies.
* Supporting HR Business Partners with employee relations activities, including performance management, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
* Managing maternity, paternity and family-friendly processes, ensuring accurate system updates and close coordination with payroll.
* Monitoring and responding to employee queries via HR inboxes, escalating where appropriate.
* Assisting with monthly payroll preparation to ensure all changes are processed accurately and on time.
* Coordinating onboarding, inductions and first-day welcome meetings for new starters.
* Managing employment reference requests and maintaining accurate employee records within the HR system.
* Supporting recruitment administration, reporting and undertaking ad hoc duties as required.
Qualifications
* Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
* Able to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Flexible and adaptable approach to work
* Reliable, conscientious and able to see tasks through to completion
* Professional, approachable and discreet, with a high level of confidentiality
* Proficient in HRIS Systems. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)