HR Generalist

HR Generalist, full time - 37.5hrs pw, flexible working

£36k - £40k basic, plus comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and company bonus.

South Oxford / Hybrid working / 1-2 days per week in the Office

*No VISA Sponsorship* 

This Oxfordshire based business, is a fast growing technical consultancy and software house, supporting global customers in the scientific, chemical and life sciences industries.

The business has UK and European offices, and has drastically increased headcount, customers and turnover in the past few years.

As part of this expansion, we are looking for a proactive and solutions-oriented HR Generalist to join this business' People team. This role plays a critical part in delivering a high-quality employee experience by supporting HR activities and ensuring the effective use of  HR software tools and related processes. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working across multiple HR disciplines and thrives in a dynamic, people-centred environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the People Services Manager in partnering with managers and mentors to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, organisational changes and HR policy interpretation.

Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.

Assist with change management and employee engagement activities.

Help implement HR strategies that align with business goals, objectives and KPIs in particular supporting and driving adoption and adherence to the company's ‘Culture Code’.

HR System & Process Support

Act as a key point of contact for the HR system (HiBob), providing support, guidance, and troubleshooting to users across the business.

Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of employee data within the system.

Assist in the rollout of system upgrades, new features, and process improvements.

Create and maintain user guides, training materials, and FAQs for system users.

Collaborate with IT and third-party vendors to ensure system reliability and optimisation.

General People Services

Support end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and internal movements.

Liaise with external providers on payroll, compensation, benefits, and pension schemes.

Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data compliance with legal and regulatory standards, such as ISO9001.

Contribute to HR process improvement projects and support the development of HR policies, procedures, and templates.

Generate and analyse people data reports to support decision-making.

Other administrative duties as required by the business

Requirements:

Skills & Experience

Experience in a HR administrator/generalist role with at least 3-5 years’ experience.

Familiarity with employment law and HR best practices.

Hands-on experience using HCM systems (e.g., HiBob, Workday, Oracle, BambooHR).

Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Comfortable working with HR data, reporting, and analytics.

Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Able to attend the office, in a hybrid working capacity.

Qualifications

Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent relevant experience

CIPD qualification (or working toward it) is desirable.