HR Generalist
Location: High Wycombe Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our UK Head Office in High Wycombe. Supporting a sales-driven, fast-paced distribution business, you will provide hands‑on operational and advisory HR support to employees and managers across three UK legal entities and four locations.
This is a varied and hands‑on role, ideal for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working closely with commercial stakeholders while ensuring robust HR operations and compliance. You will be part of a collaborative European HR team, contributing to both day‑to‑day HR delivery and wider people initiatives.
Your responsibilities include:
Employee Support & Advisory
* Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters
* Advise line managers on employee relations, people management, and UK employment law
* Support managers in strengthening engagement and performance in a sales-driven environment
Recruitment & Onboarding / HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle
* Manage full-cycle recruitment for UK sales and office roles, from job brief to onboarding
* Provide operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, HR documents, and accurate digital record keeping
* Prepare and coordinate monthly payroll and benefits administration with external providers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Collaborate closely with the HR Europe team to ensure consistent processes and best practices
* Contribute to HR projects, digitalisation efforts, and continuous process improvements
* Take ownership of ad-hoc HR initiatives and support organisational change activities
What you bring to us:
* Degree in Human Resources or CIPD qualification, or comparable practical experience
* 5–10 years of broad HR generalist experience, ideally within a commercial, office-based or sales‑driven environment
* Solid, up‑to‑date knowledge of UK HR policies, processes and employment legislation
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted, effective relationships at all organisational levels
* Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive information responsibly
* Proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment
* Strong IT proficiency, including MS Office and experience with HRIS systems
* Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
We offer:
A future-oriented perspective on the various roles in our company, with responsibilities over different tasks and the opportunity to develop and grow within our progressively expanding organisation.
* Healthcare plans, dental, optical
* Extensive training with long-term career prospects
* Pension
* Team events
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