HR Officer - Pensions in London

HR Officer - Pensions in London

London Full-Time 45000 - 55000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Axon

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage employee relations and support leaders in navigating complex HR matters across EMEA.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and justice through innovative technology.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive pension, private health insurance, and 30 days paid holiday.
  • Other info: Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration to foster teamwork and mentorship.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on employee experience while driving organisational change and innovation.
  • Qualifications: 4+ years of HR experience with strong knowledge of UK employment law and EMEA jurisdictions.

The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.

We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

As an HR Generalist, you'll play a critical role in helping leaders navigate complex employee matters while ensuring fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices across our EMEA workforce. You'll partner closely with People Business Partners, Legal, managers, and business leaders to manage a broad range of employee relations matters, balancing commercial pragmatism with employee experience.

Reports To: Director, People Operations

  • Lead and manage a broad range of employee relations matters across EMEA, including but not limited to; Performance improvement processes (PIPs), flexible working requests, absence management, redundancy and restructuring consultations, employee complaints, disciplinary and grievance processes and probation management.
  • Provide expert guidance and coaching to managers on employee relations best practices, risk mitigation, and employment law considerations.
  • Partner closely with HR Business Partners, Legal, and business leaders to ensure consistent and compliant outcomes across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Draft and review employee relations documentation, including investigation reports, consultation materials, outcome letters, and settlement documentation.
  • Support organisational change initiatives, restructures, and workforce planning activities across EMEA.
  • Analyse ER trends and identify opportunities to improve manager capability, policies, processes, and employee experience.
  • Drive the adoption of AI and automation within People Operations and Employee Relations, leveraging technology to streamline case management, improve reporting and insights, reduce administrative burden, and create scalable processes that support a growing global workforce.

4+ years of HR experience at a fast-paced, high growth company.

  • Strong practical experience managing complex ER matters, including performance management, flexible working requests, investigations, grievances, disciplinary processes, and redundancies.
  • Good understanding of UK employment law and experience supporting employee relations matters across multiple EMEA countries (Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Finland, Bulgaria).
  • Strong judgment and ability to balance legal risk, business needs, and employee experience.
  • Exposure to employee relations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions.
  • Experience supporting organisational change, restructures, and workforce transformations.

This role is based out of our London, UK Office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

  • Competitive base salary and RSUs
  • Comprehensive pension plan with matching contribution
  • Private health insurance & cash plans
  • 30 days paid holiday + UK public holidays
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Life assurance & income protection
  • Career growth support and wellness resources

We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.

If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks.

HR Officer - Pensions in London employer: Axon

At Axon, we are dedicated to creating a collaborative and innovative work environment where every employee can thrive. Our London office fosters a culture of teamwork and mentorship, offering flexible hybrid working arrangements that enhance work-life balance. With competitive benefits, a commitment to diversity, and ample opportunities for career growth, Axon is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of safety and justice.

Axon

Contact Details:

Axon Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace HR Officer - Pensions in London

Employee Relations Management
Performance Management
Flexible Working Requests
Grievance Handling
Disciplinary Processes
Redundancy Management
UK Employment Law