HR Generalist
Function: People Location:
London, LND, GB
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Position Title: HR Generalist
Location: Wimbledon, (Hybrid, 2 days)
Reports to: Senior Director HR, UK/I
Scope: UK/I
ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY
Together, WEenable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a dynamic HR Generalist to join our HR team. You will partner with line managers and the HR team to provide effective and efficient HR Advisory and support service across our UK&I business
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Custodian of all employee-administrative tasks across the employee lifecycle.
2. Ensure 100% accuracy and tracking of employee data, in line with GDPR requirements
3. Accountable to ensure all HR administration is effectively processed in line with payroll deadlines.
4. Reporting on HR data and information, ensures data reliability and provides analysis for HRD and HR Manager.
5. Provides first line support to line managers on HR policy and administrative queries.
6. Supports HR Manager with the preparation for the annual performance, talent and merit review cycle.
7. Supports all aspects of best in class onboarding that lives Wella values.
8. Accountable for coordination of all employee training programs including scheduling, processing of payments, bookings, spend management and loading on HR data portal.
9. Works with Finance to ensure payroll forecast is routinely updated, to ensure effective payroll budget management.
10. With support from the rest of the People team, will conduct appropriate training and HR presentations.
11. Assist with key HR programs and projects.
12. Contributes to creating outstanding employee experience, sees opportunities to do things better and proactively presents proposals to HRM/ HRD.
13. Champion talent development, capability building and a high‑trust culture grounded in, Speed, Simplification. Accountability and Intensity
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
14. A passion and desire to grow in an HR generalist career path.
15. 2 to 4 years of experience in HR or people management role.
16. Highly organized, deadline and process driven, with a high level of attention to detail.
17. Take Ownership: Holds self and others accountable for ambitious results; escalates risks early and drives resolution.
18. Execute with Urgency: Moves quickly from insight to action; accelerates decision‑making to capture opportunities in fast‑moving channels.
19. Curious, asks questions, seeks to understand the bigger picture.
20. Ability to communicate concisely and confidently.
21. Resilient and flexible, adapts to new challenges
22. Capable of working successfully in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
23. Self-motivated, takes initiative and wants to make an impact.
24. Embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive team
25. Ethical and principled in your approach.
WHAT WE OFFER
26. 25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays)
27. 3 days’ personal leave for your own signification life events
28. 2 paid days off for volunteering/charity work
29. Optional Wella Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
30. Optional Family Private Medical Insurance Cover
31. Income Protection
32. Life Insurance (8x base salary up to 2 million payable in the event of your death in service of Wella)
33. Staff Discount (80% of all hair products, 40% OPI, 1 x 50% ghd)
34. EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
35. Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
36. Gym Benefits
37. Eye Tests
38. WOW Program (Bonus following exit from KKR, eligible after successful probation. For permanent employees only)
39. Workplace/Nursery Benefits
40. 4 weeks working remotely abroad
41. Early Friday Finish during Summer