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
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Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.
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Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
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Prepare employment documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and variations to terms and conditions.
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Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
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Support monthly payroll preparation, benefits administration, audits, and employee pay queries.
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Manage recruitment campaigns from vacancy approval through to offer stage, including job adverts, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications.
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Coordinate learning and development activities, manage training records, and support development planning.
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Provide support on routine employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, flexible working, grievance, and disciplinary cases.
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Produce HR reports, dashboards, and management information to support decision-making.
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Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, process improvements, compliance activities, and wider people initiatives.
HR Generalist, about you
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Previous experience in a generalist HR position.
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CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification is desirable.
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Experience with payroll administration and employee lifecycle processes.
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Experience supporting employee relations matters.
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Recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
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Ability to produce HR reports and analyse people data.
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Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
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High attention to detail and a confidential, professional approach.
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Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
HR Generalist, the benefits
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).
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Company Pension Scheme (Royal London).
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Cycle2Work Scheme.
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Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality).
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Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities.
Why join us?
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Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and business functions within an international organisation.
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Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, projects, and organisational initiatives.
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Ability to contribute to process improvements and help shape the employee experience across the Group.
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A varied and dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Collaboration with stakeholders across different countries and departments, providing excellent exposure to international HR practices.
