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Position type: Full‑Time. Posted: October 9, 2025. Closing: Open until filled.
Overview
Are you a Human Resources professional looking for opportunities to grow and develop your HR knowledge, skills, and abilities? Do you thrive in a role that offers day‑to‑day variety and a friendly work environment? Our office in Reading, U.K. has an opening for a Human Resources Generalist.
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist serves as the stand‑alone HR representative for the EMEA region, providing local HR expertise and support across a broad range of HR duties. The HR Generalist partners with management to develop and retain excellent staff, reinforce a safe and positive work environment, and support a culture of belonging.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Independently manage full‑cycle recruitment, consulting with hiring managers, interviewing candidates, and presenting offers.
* Act as immigration liaison with external legal counsel and the Authorising Officer for the Home Office Immigration System.
* Coordinate the new employee orientation process in collaboration with managers and the global HR team.
* Administer health and welfare benefits for the region (UK and Netherlands) and communicate plans to staff, making recommendations to management on future benefits or changes.
* Maintain the Employee Handbook and provide policy updates; respond to employee HR policy questions.
* Own and compile HR recordkeeping and reporting – regional leave reports, payroll changes, personnel files; contribute to HR global reporting quarterly.
* Coordinate annual performance reviews for the region and provide training to local staff on the process.
* Advise managers on HR matters such as disability accommodation, progressive disciplinary process, poor work performance, leave management – offering solutions and best practices, following up as needed.
* Lead local HR compliance efforts, including GDPR and business travel visa requirements.
* Coordinate regional training requirements, liaising with external vendors.
* Coordinate consultant contracts in compliance with legal requirements.
* Manage other HR projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* CIPD qualified: Level 5 or relevant experience.
* Experience obtaining skilled worker sponsorship and exposure to overseas business visitor visas is advantageous.
* Knowledge of GDPR and its impact on the HR function.
* Minimum of 3 years experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role with full‑cycle recruitment.
* Must keep up to date with legal changes to HR functions in the UK and Netherlands.
Required Skills and Qualities
* High level of discretion and confidentiality.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, able to liaise with people from different cultures and at all levels.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to multi‑task and prioritise.
* Detail‑oriented with accurate data entry.
* Team‑player with a collaborative approach.
* Proficient in English written and oral communication.
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
* Language skills for Europe (especially Netherlands) preferred but not essential.
Benefits
Benefits available in the position include private medical cover, a highly competitive pension scheme, 23 days holiday plus 8 public days (prorated), life assurance, and critical illness cover.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the application form and include a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement. Salary will be commensurate with experience. At IPA, we offer an excellent remuneration and benefits package. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful candidate having the right to work in the UK.
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