At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and support change management across EMEA in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a global leader committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £55 per hour, hybrid work, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, evolving workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on organisational transformation while collaborating with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: CIPD qualified with HR experience in large, international organisations.
The predicted salary is between 55 - 55 £ per hour.
The Skills You'll Need:
- CIPD Level 5-7, HRBP, Change Management, ER
Your New Salary: Agency Temp, PAYE £55 per hour (£107,250 per annum pro rata)
Location: London, Hybrid - 2 days in the office
Duration: 6 months temporary assignment with potential for extension or permanent opportunity
Start: ASAP
Working hours: 37.5 hours/ wk
What You'll be Doing:
- Collaborate with the HR Manager, HRBP’s, EMEA HR Managers and Legal to review, refine, and support the successful delivery of global change management initiatives
- Lead and support complex change management and organisational transformation initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner with HR, Legal, Employee Relations, and global stakeholders to ensure compliance, policy alignment, and successful people initiatives.
- Manage and deliver regional and global HR projects in a highly matrixed international environment.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, escalating complex cases where appropriate.
- Support performance management processes, including calibration activities, reporting, insights, and stakeholder guidance.
- Assist with talent mapping, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce planning initiatives.
- Partner with Total Rewards teams on compensation benchmarking, job architecture, and internal mobility activities.
- Ensure data integrity within HR systems, including Workday, and leverage data insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Promote best practice, standardisation, and operational excellence across HR processes.
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders across EMEA, the US, and global teams, supporting ongoing centralisation and globalisation initiatives.
The Skills You'll Need:
- CIPD Qualified (Level 5 – 7)
- HR Generalist or HRBP experience in a large global, matrixed organization
- Experience within the International HR Generalist space in several European countries
- Strong Employee Relations, employment law, and HR policy expertise across EMEA.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale change management and transformation projects.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving, and ambiguous environments.
- Strong judgement, discretion, and problem-solving capabilities when handling complex people matters.
People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.
Senior HR Generalist (EMEA) in London employer: People First (Recruitment) Ltd
At People First, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Located in the vibrant city of London, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while engaging in meaningful HR initiatives across EMEA. We are committed to employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and the chance to lead impactful change management projects within a supportive and dynamic team environment.
Contact Details:
People First (Recruitment) Ltd Recruitment Team
