ABOUT HSI:

HSI is a fast-growing SaaS company helping organizations simplify safety, compliance, and workforce management — empowering businesses to keep their people safe, trained, and compliant.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an HR Generalist (UK/Ireland) – Contract to support our EMEA market (UK/Ireland). This is a new role for our EMEA operation and will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruiting, employee relations, HR operations, and partnering with managers to deliver a consistent and compliant people experience. This role will also work closely with the Corporate HR Department in the USA. Please note that this is a 6-month CONTRACT POSITION with high likelihood of conversion to a full-time permanent role.

Working in a hybrid capacity from our London office near Shoreditch and Old Street, you’ll be the go-to HR partner for UK/Ireland as we grow the EMEA market—building practical, compliant processes and improving the employee experience

If you are comfortable working across multiple priorities, advising managers with confidence, and ensuring HR processes align with corporate policy as well as UK and Irish employment legislation and best practice, then we would like to talk with you.

What You'll Do:

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding
Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and documentation in line with UK and Irish employment law
Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries

Employee Relations

Advise and support managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance issues, and flexible working requests
Manage ER cases from initiation through resolution, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance
Support consultation processes including restructures and redundancies where required

Policy, Compliance & Governance

Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with local legislation and company standards
Monitor changes in employment law and support updates to policies and processes
Support internal audits and compliance requirements

Recruitment & Workforce Support

Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
Coordinate interviews, offers, and pre-employment checks
Ensure right-to-work and screening processes are completed in line with UK regulations

Performance, Engagement & Development

Support performance management processes, annual reviews, and development planning
Assist with employee engagement initiatives and survey action planning
Coordinate learning and development activities where applicable

HR Systems & Reporting

Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems, ensuring GDPR compliance
Produce HR reports and metrics relating to headcount, turnover, absence, and ER trends
Support payroll and benefits administration activities

What You'll Bring:

Essential

4+ years of proven experience in a HR Generalist or similar role within the UK
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
Experience managing employee relations cases end-to-end
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

Experience providing HR support to Ireland-based employees or knowledge of Irish employment law
Experience working with USA-based companies and support teams.
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or working towards
Experience in a multi-country or matrix organisation
Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR data reporting; ADP iHXM, ADP WorkforceNow, and Workable ATS experience strongly desired.

How to Apply

If you’re a proactive HR professional who is looking for a contract engagement and enjoys variety and partnering with managers to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.

What We Offer

A collaborative and supportive HR team environment
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Opportunity to convert to a permanent long-term role
Competitive salary and benefits package including medical and pension

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