HR Generalist in Southampton

Salary: Starting at £35,000

Location: Southampton (hybrid available, min 3 days in the office)

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.

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.

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.

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.