Hr Generalist

HR Generalist

Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 + benefits

Location: Central London

Reporting to: HR Director

Overview:

We are supporting a high-growth, private equity-backed organisation operating within the digital/infrastructure space, with an expanding presence across the UK and Europe. The business is scaling rapidly and requires a proactive HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations and ongoing growth.

This role will take ownership of HR administration and operational processes, acting as a key point of contact for employees and managers, while driving continuous improvement across HR activities.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Operations & Administration

* Manage HR processes across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding

* Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems

* Produce and manage HR documentation, including contracts and policies

* Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance to employees and managers

* Build effective working relationships across the business

* Support managers with people-related matters and decision-making

Payroll & Benefits

* Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process

* Ensure accuracy of payroll inputs, including starters, leavers, and changes

* Liaise with payroll providers to resolve queries

* Support the administration of employee benefits

Process Improvement & Projects

* Identify inefficiencies in HR processes and implement improvements

* Support HR systems implementation and process change initiatives

* Assist with onboarding and integration of new employees during periods of growth

* Contribute to the development of scalable HR procedures

Compliance & Reporting

* Support compliance with employment legislation and internal policies

* Maintain accurate HR data and produce reports

* Assist with audits and ensure documentation is up to date

Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience in an HR generalist or HR operations role

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

* High attention to detail and accuracy

* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills

* Experience with payroll administration

* Ability to work independently and take ownership

Desirable:

* Experience in a fast-paced or scaling organisation

* Exposure to HR systems implementation or process improvement projects

* Experience supporting organisational growth or integration activities

Candidate Profile:

* Proactive and solutions-oriented

* Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment

* Highly organised with a structured approach

* Adaptable and comfortable managing a broad range of responsibilities