HR Generalist - Part Time Hours

We're supporting a growing international consumer goods business with a UK presence, who are looking to appoint a hands-on HR Generalist on a part-time basis. This is a broad, operational role supporting the UK workforce, working closely with senior stakeholders both locally and internationally.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR professional looking for a reduced-hours role while retaining ownership across the full HR lifecycle.

Client Details

An international sourcing business specialising in food and beverage products, with its headquarters in Europe and a dedicated operation in the United Kingdom. The organisation sources private-label and branded products through a global network of manufacturers, supporting UK clients across retail, wholesale and foodservice channels, with a strong focus on premium European food offerings.

Description

As HR Generalist, you'll provide day-to-day HR support across a wide range of activities, including:

• End-to-end recruitment (advertising, screening, interviews, hiring support)
• Onboarding, offboarding and inductions
• HR administration including contracts, absences, holidays and records
• Liaison with external payroll providers and validation of payroll inputs
• Supporting salary reviews and compensation processes
• Coordinating training and development activities
• Supporting performance management cycles (objectives, reviews, development actions)
• Managing and responding to employee queries and benefits administration
• Ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policies
• Preparing HR reports and supporting management with people data

Profile

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist / HR Advisor in the UK
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational HR role
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and international teams
• Strong attention to detail with solid Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience using recruitment tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Happy working part-time (20-25 hours per week)

Job Offer

• Permanent part-time role (20-25 hours per week)
• Hybrid working (2 days per week remote)
• Competitive salary (pro-rated) plus performance-related bonus
• Pension contribution
• Generous annual leave allowance (pro-rated)
• Lunch allowance and travel benefits
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping HR processes within a growing business
• Collaborative, pragmatic and international working environment