HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: High Wycombe Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our UK Head Office in High Wycombe. Supporting a sales-driven, fast-paced distribution business, you will provide hands on operational and advisory HR support to employees and managers across three UK legal entities and four locations.

This is a varied and hands on role, ideal for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working closely with commercial stakeholders while ensuring robust HR operations and compliance. You will be part of a collaborative European HR team, contributing to both day to day HR delivery and wider people initiatives.

Your responsibilities include:

Employee Support & Advisory

• Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters
• Advise line managers on employee relations, people management, and UK employment law
• Support managers in strengthening engagement and performance in a sales-driven environment

Recruitment & Onboarding / HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for UK sales and office roles, from job brief to onboarding
• Provide operational HR support across the employee lifecycle, including contracts, HR documents, and accurate digital record keeping
• Prepare and coordinate monthly payroll and benefits administration with external providers

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with the HR Europe team to ensure consistent processes and best practices
• Contribute to HR projects, digitalisation efforts, and continuous process improvements
• Take ownership of ad-hoc HR initiatives and support organisational change activities

What you bring to us:

• Degree in Human Resources or CIPD qualification, or comparable practical experience
• 5-10 years of broad HR generalist experience, ideally within a commercial, office-based or sales driven environment
• Solid, up to date knowledge of UK HR policies, processes and employment legislation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted, effective relationships at all organisational levels
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proven track record of handling confidential and sensitive information responsibly
• Proactive, self-driven approach with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Strong IT proficiency, including MS Office and experience with HRIS systems
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills

We offer:

A future-oriented perspective on the various roles in our company, with responsibilities over different tasks and the opportunity to develop and grow within our progressively expanding organisation.

• Healthcare plans, dental, optical
• Extensive training with long-term career prospects
• Pension
• Team events