# HR Generalist **Company:** AVASK **Department:** Human Resources **Location:** Southampton (UK) **Remote status:** Hybrid **Role:** HR Generalist **Salary:** Starting at £35,000 **Location:** Southampton (hybrid available, min 3 days in the office) _"To inspire the world's entrepreneurs"_ AVASK Global Compliance Ltd is a fast-growing international firm specialising in VAT, tax and accounting services for e-commerce businesses. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic **HR Generalist** to join our Group HR team and provide hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this role will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers across the Group, delivering practical HR guidance and helping to create a positive, compliant, and efficient employee experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work at a **Group level** , supporting multiple entities and collaborating with stakeholders across different countries and business functions. The role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to further develop their generalist HR expertise within an international business. **HR Generalist,** about the role - Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries. - Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding. - Prepare employment documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and variations to terms and conditions. - Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance. - Support monthly payroll preparation, benefits administration, audits, and employee pay queries. - Manage recruitment campaigns from vacancy approval through to offer stage, including job adverts, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications. - Coordinate learning and development activities, manage training records, and support development planning. - Provide support on routine employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, flexible working, grievance, and disciplinary cases. - Produce HR reports, dashboards, and management information to support decision-making. - Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, process improvements, compliance activities, and wider people initiatives. **HR Generalist,** about you - Previous experience in a generalist HR position. - CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification is desirable. - Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice. - Experience with payroll administration and employee lifecycle processes. - Experience supporting employee relations matters. - Recruitment and talent acquisition experience. - Ability to produce HR reports and analyse people data. - Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. - High attention to detail and a confidential, professional approach. - Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications. **HR Generalist,** the benefits - 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. - Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year). - Company Pension Scheme (Royal London). - Cycle2Work Scheme. - Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality). - Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities. **Why join us?** - Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and business functions within an international organisation. - Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, projects, and organisational initiatives. - Ability to contribute to process improvements and help shape the employee experience across the Group. - A varied and dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development. - Collaboration with stakeholders across different countries and departments, providing excellent exposure to international HR practices. [Apply for this position](https://careers.avask.com/jobs/8280185-hr-generalist/applications/new)