HR Generalist - #2197173

Reed HR are working alongside a Not for Profit Establishment based in West London, who are recruiting for an experienced HR Generalist on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This role is hybrid. You will initially be expected to travel into the office 4 days per week and work from home 1 day per week.

Job Summary

The HR Generalist will be responsible for delivering a range of HR services across the employee lifecycle for the business. From recruitment and onboarding to leading on employee relations, supporting managers with performance management and co-delivering on a variety of people projects.

Working closely with and reporting into the Head of HR & Operations, this role will support the HR function specifically, ensuring processes are efficient, policies are up to date and be an approachable point of contact for managers and employees. The role will require someone who is proactive, organised and takes ownership.

As the HR Generalist you will need to be a good collaborator and approachable, balancing operational delivery with redesigning and improving employee experience.

Responsibilities & Duties

Recruitment & Selection

- Manage recruitment from job description creation to candidate onboarding.

- Lead on initial screening to prepare shortlist of candidates for recruiting manager and support with interviews for other operational roles.

- Ensure diversity reporting and inclusive hiring practices are maintained including enhancing our employee experience to encompass of values.

- Advise managers on recruitment good practice.

Employee Relations

- Support managers with ER matters including grievances, disciplinaries, and investigations.

- Advise managers with performance improvement plans and personal development plans (as and when needed).

- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.

- Advise and update company policies in line with employment legislation.

HR Administration & Reporting

- Maintain accurate absence records and produce related people reports.

- Keep organisational charts updated.

- Support with workforce planning activities.

- Manage quarterly performance review data and produce engagement survey reports.

- Collaborate with Operations and Systems Coordinator on the implementation of HRIS.

Onboarding & Offboarding

- Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, confidentiality agreements, new starter documentation and pre- employment checks.

- Conduct and coordinate induction programmes.

- Manage HRIS offboarding processes, exit interviews, and related administration.

Person Specification

- Proven experience as a HR Generalist or similar role.

- Strong knowledge of UK & European employment law and HR best practice.

- Demonstrable experience across the full employee lifecycle.

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.