HR Generalist (Maternity Cover) | London
Catalyst Partners is partnering with a leading private equity firm to appoint an HR Generalist on a maternity cover contract based in London.
This is a broad and hands-on role within a high-performing environment, offering exposure across the full employee lifecycle and the opportunity to work closely with employees, managers and senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day HR operations while supporting process improvement initiatives and helping to drive an exceptional employee experience.
This position would suit an organised and proactive HR professional who enjoys working across a varied remit and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, inductions, employment changes and offboarding.
- Act as a first point of contact for HR-related queries, providing practical support and guidance to employees and managers.
- Prepare and maintain employment contracts, offer letters and HR documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain employee records within the HR system and produce regular people data reporting.
- Coordinate statutory leave processes, payroll administration and other core HR operational activities.
- Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing processes and employee experience.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in an HR Generalist or HR Operations role.
- Strong understanding of employee lifecycle administration and HR best practice.
- Excellent organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A relevant HR qualification, such as CIPD, would be advantageous.
If this could be of interest please apply via the advertisement directly.
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