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HR Generalist - 6 month FTC

Reed
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The HR Generalist position is a Fixed Term role for six months, with a salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • This full-time role is based in Oxford, requiring 1-2 days in the office each week, and involves 37.5 hours of work per week.
  • Candidates should have experience in a HR Generalist role, ideally within a fast-paced, start-up or scale-up environment, and must be able to support HR initiatives across multiple countries.
  • Key responsibilities include employee relations, performance management, compliance with employment laws, and leading company culture initiatives.
  • The position offers extensive benefits, including a flexible benefits package, competitive salary, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
HR Generalist - Fixed Term for 6 months 
  • Salary: £40-50,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus extensive benefits 
  • Location: Oxford, 1-2 days in the office 
  • Job Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

We are partnering with a leading company in the innovation sector to recruit an experienced and adaptable HR Generalist on a Fixed Term basis for six months, with the potential to extend further.

This role is pivotal in shaping the HR function and ensuring the development of a strong, inclusive, and performance-driven culture across global operations.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance on HR-related issues, conflict resolution, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Performance Management: Assist managers with performance appraisals, feedback processes, and improvement plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
  • Compliance & Policies: Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies across different countries, maintaining up-to-date HR documentation.
  • Compensation & Benefits: Oversee employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary reviews, bonuses, and other incentives.
  • HR Systems & Reporting: Maintain accurate employee records, generate HR reports, and provide data-driven insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
  • Culture & Employee Engagement: Lead company culture initiatives and employee engagement activities to promote a motivated and inclusive work environment.
  • Offboarding & Exit Interviews: Manage the offboarding process, conducting exit interviews to gather feedback and continuously improve the employee experience.
  • Global HR Strategy Support: Work closely with leadership to implement global HR strategies that align with business objectives and drive company growth.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Experience in a HR Generalist role, ideally within a fast-paced, start-up/scale-up environment.
  • Experience supporting HR initiatives across multiple countries/regions, including visa and immigration legislation and compliance.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle employee relations issues, resolve conflicts, and provide HR advice.
  • Capability to manage and lead HR projects and initiatives.
  • High proficiency in Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Gmail.
  • Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems to manage employee data and run reports.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and salary exchange pension scheme.
  • £3,000 flexible benefits including private medical insurance, critical illness coverage, life assurance, EAP, group income protection.
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Pet-friendly office environment.

To apply for the HR Generalist position, please submit your up to date CV. 

Unfortunately due to the nature of this opportunity, we are not able to consider candidates with lengthy notice periods. Ideally you will be available to start within a few weeks of interviewing. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.