HR Generalist

Company: Car Giant Ltd.
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Location: London
Job Description:

Location: NW London, White City (On-Site)Reporting to: HR ManagerContract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Generalist to join our dynamic HR team. This is a key operational role supporting the HR Manager across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll be the first point of contact for day-to-day HR matters and play an integral part in delivering a consistent, compliant, and people-focused HR service across the business.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, and enjoys both hands-on HR operations and contributing to wider HR projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide clear, consistent advice and support to managers on employee relations (ER), including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and performance issues.

  • Sup port the effective handling of ER cases, mitigating legal risks to the business.

  • Administer employee benefits and respond to employee queries.

  • Assist with the design and delivery of process improvements and HR-related projects.

  • Support the company in fulfilling its legal HR reporting obligations (e.g. Gender Pay Gap, Modern Slavery, Right to Work).

  • Review, update, and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current legislation and internal processes.

  • Collaborate with the L&D team to support employee and management development.

  • Manage employee lifecycle administration, including flexible working, parental leave, and other employee requests.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records (digital and paper-based), ensuring GDPR compliance.

  • Conduct regular audits (e.g. visa status, driving licences, credit checks, personnel files).

  • Manage recruitment processes: writing job ads, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.

  • Support payroll processing using Sage 50 on a weekly basis as needed.

  • Undertake additional tasks and HR projects as required by the HR Manager.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe working environment by following all Health & Safety guidelines.

  • Report all accidents, near misses, and hazards promptly.

  • Act in accordance with the Health and Safety Manual and Company Handbook.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as an HR Generalist.

  • CIPD qualified (minimum Level 3).

  • Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal.

  • Comfortable supporting and advising line managers at all levels.

  • Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

  • Confident, adaptable, and willing to challenge and influence where appropriate.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in an SME or multi-site environment.

  • Experience with Sage 50 Payroll.

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Posted: April 16th, 2025