HR Generalist in South Bank

HR Generalist Required * Southbank, London * £40,000 - £55,000 * Monday to Friday - Office based My client are now looking to hire a HR generalist to aid the HR team and wider business. This role will take ownership of day-to-day HR operations and deliver practical training across the business. Support the HR Director in strengthening HR processes, developing the HR team’s capability and helping managers address people’s issues promptly, fairly and in line with employment law and Group policies. Design and deliver learning that improves management capability, employee performance and the consistent application of business standards. Duties will include; * Manage routine matters independently within agreed authority, maintain reliable records and identify risks early. * Keep the HR DIrector informed of significant cases, recurring concerns and actions requiring approval. * Manage allocated disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and probation cases, guiding managers through the appropriate process and maintaining a complete case record. * Track case deadlines agreed actions and follow-up meetings. Maintain clear records of advice, evidence, approvals and decisions. * Act as the first point of contact for routine people’s advice, giving managers clear options, practical actions and an explanation of material risks. * Help managers prepare for difficult conversations and formal meetings, including appropriate documentation and follow-up. * Work with the HR Director to agree development priorities for junior HR colleagues and a practical plan with measurable objectives and review dates. * Provide regular coaching, feedback and supervised exposure to broader HR work, increasing responsibility as competence develops. * Provide Payroll with complete, accurate and authorised information for starters, leavers, salary changes, hours, leave and other relevant changes within published cut-off dates. * Support approved recruitment through role profiles, advertising, screening, interview coordination and timely candidate communication Essential experience and skills * Experience in an HR Generalist, HR Advisor or comparable role, with responsibility across the employee lifecycle. * Practical experience managing employee relations cases and advising managers on absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters. * Demonstrable experience identifying learning needs and designing and personally delivering engaging training for managers and employees. * Confidence facilitating workshops and adapting content for different audiences, with evidence of evaluating learning and its application at work. * A sound working knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to apply it to workplace issues, recognise limits of expertise and escalate appropriately. * Experience in preparing accurate employment documentation, maintaining confidential records and providing authorised payroll inputs. * The ability to coach managers, explain difficult issues clearly and give practical advice while maintaining professional boundaries. * Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. * Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office, including Excel for tracking and reporting. * The ability to work independently, handle sensitive information discreetly and challenge proposed actions constructively