Job title – HR Generalist
Salary – £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location – E14, London (Office based, regular store and warehouse visits required)
Contract - Full time, 40 hours per week
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced, proactive HR professional to join our London office. This position manages the full employee lifecycle, ensuring smooth HR operations and full compliance with UK employment law.
Duties/responsibilities:
* Ensure each stage of employee lifecycle (onboarding, offboarding, contracts, variations, etc) is completed accurately in a timely manner.
* Handle employee data with strict confidence and keep employee records up to date on all systems, e.g. right to work documents, employment paperwork, attendance, etc, in compliance with GDPR.
* Deliver induction and ongoing training programs to enhance employee capability and engagement.
* Monitor attendance, payroll inputs and performance data, producing regular HR reports.
* Professionally manage employee complaints and grievances, ensuring they are addressed promptly, documented accurately, and retained in compliance with company policy.
* Regularly visit the stores/warehouse, proactively communicate with employees to understand their concerns, provide timely feedback on performance and workplace behaviour, and act as a trusted link between staff and management.
* Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices comply with UK labour legislation and company standards.
* Continuously improve HR policies and processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Requirements:
* Proven work experience as a HR Generalist/Officer/Advisor (2 years) or HR Assistant/Administrator (3 years)
* Strong knowledge of UK HR regulations, UK employment laws and best practices (Essential)
* Hand on experience & understanding with HR software
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
* BS degree in Human Resources or CIPD qualified (Essential)
* Mandarin speaking (Preferable)
What you'll receive:
· Support for long-term professional growth within the HR department
· Promotion and role expansion based on performance
Please note your employment is conditional upon the Company's receipt of satisfactory references
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Canary Wharf E14 9JP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* HR: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* CIPD level 5 or higher qualification (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person