Senior HR Generalist (EMEA)

Senior HR Generalist (EMEA)

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
People First Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead HR initiatives and support change management across EMEA.
  • Company: Dynamic global organisation focused on people and culture.
  • Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive pay, and potential for permanent role.
  • Other info: Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Qualifications: CIPD qualified with HRBP experience in a large organisation.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

The Skills You'll Need: CIPD Level 5-7, HRBP, Change Management, ER

Duration: 6 months temporary assignment with potential for extension or permanent opportunity

  • Start: ASAP
  • Working hours: 37.5 hours/ wk
  • Senior HR Generalist (EMEA) - 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.
  • Senior HR Generalist (EMEA) - 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.

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People First Recruitment

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior HR Generalist (EMEA)

CIPD Level 5-7
HR Business Partnering (HRBP)
Change Management
Employee Relations
Employment Law
HR Policy Expertise
Project Management