HR Generalist

Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a professional services company who are seeking an experienced full-time HR Generalist with sound experience in all aspects of HR matters.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and wide ranging experience of HR matters and also have developed skills in people/performance management.

The successful candidate will be part of the HR team and deal with all day to day HR operational matters in relation to their client/department groups. The candidate will be required to work with management and stakeholders to drive the Company towards meeting its business objectives.

The company is looking for experienced candidates who will 'hit the ground running’.

This is a full-time office based role based in city of london.

Main Responsibilities of the Role

• Providing best practice advice and guidance on company policies, terms and conditions of employment and legislation.

• Dealing with Employee Relations matters including disciplinary and grievance cases. Coaching and supporting Supervisors, Managers and Directors through any staffing issues with the view to find a resolution at an informal stage (including informal mediation). Take notes, produce documentation and advise on fairness/process on disciplinary/grievance/investigatory panels.

• Dealing with various HR queries/matters, throughout the business, reliably and in accordance with legal requirements

• Assisting with payroll matters where required

• All aspects of recruitment

• All aspects of training and development, including induction

• Ensuring staff maintain CPD points and relevant accreditations

• Ensuring probationary reviews and appraisals are carried out effectively.

• Performance management - conducting and assisting Directors, Managers and Supervisors at performance management meetings to ensure individual performance targets are met.

• Assisting with employee benefits administration.

• Managing reasonable adjustments where appropriate.

• Report on key HR metrics.

• Review and update policies and procedures.

• Ensuring monthly report/reporting is submitted on time

• Ad hoc HR related project work

• Overseeing leavers process

• Assist in the day to day running of a busy HR function.

• Involvement in auditing and reporting

The role will involve some occasional travel to other offices inside and outside London.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

Key Skills Required:

• Strong prior experience in a generalist HR role
• Experience of managing formal ER casework
• Proven ability to hit the ground running and pick up mid-process activities, identify and implement improvements as agreed by the Company
• Part or full CIPD qualified is preferable
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage a large workload under pressure.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of employment law and keeping up to date with changes
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to influence with confidence at a senior level.
• Professional manner, pro-active approach to work
• Demonstrate the ability to work confidentially, remaining discreet at all times
• High attention to detail, proactive, able to coach and develop others through advice.
• Excellent communications skills to work effectively with people at all levels
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance
• Committed team player and self-motivated
• Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems
• HR or business related degree is preferable
• Experience within the legal sector is preferable

About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

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