Hr generalist jobs in england, greater london
We're seeking an experienced Interim HR Business Partner to cover a period of maternity leave for 12 months and work closely with senior leaders and managers across assigned business areas, providing guidance, coaching, and practical support on a wide range of people-related activity.
You'll help implement directorate people plans, support employee engagement and development, and contribute to cyclical initiatives including salary reviews, succession planning, and surveys. Working collaboratively with recruitment and finance colleagues, you'll help forecast future resourcing needs and ensure alignment with wider organisational goals.
This role requires confidence in handling complex employee relations matters, from wellbeing and absence to performance and grievance, always favouring early intervention and tailored advice.
As our HR Business Partner you will build strong relationships with managers and create space for informal resolution, promoting best outcomes through coaching rather than policy alone.
You'll keep up to date with employment legislation and use your insights to influence decisions, manage risk and ensure fairness. You'll also engage with external providers when needed, including legal advisors and occupational health support.
To succeed, you'll bring strong generalist HR experience, proven knowledge of employment law, and excellent communication and analytical skills. You'll be CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with a calm, empathetic approach and the ability to balance diplomacy with decisive action will be key.
Hybrid working of 2 days in the office in south London available
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You’ll be responsible for the effective provision of comprehensive HR services for XLP, develop highly effective relationships across the team, maintaining a real understanding of their challenges and opportunities. You’ll partner with Line Managers on a range of HR duties encompassing the entire employee life cycle, including implementing an HR software platform and reporting, employee relations case work, safer recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, staff training and development and more. You’ll ensure we recruit and retain excellent staff to ensure we’re giving our best for young people.
You’ll be happy to manage all aspects of HR and the employee lifecycle, and not be afraid to work autonomously and get stuck in.
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People Manager
Hybrid – Home-based, typically with 1 day per month in London
£19.81 per hour
28–35 hours per week
3-month contract | ASAP start | View to extend
I am excited to be working with an amazing London-based charity that supports young families experiencing poverty. They’re looking for a People Manager to join their small, values-driven People Team on a 3-month temporary basis — with potential to extend.
This is a broad generalist HR role, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact quickly.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide expert HR advice across the full employee lifecycle
- Manage onboarding, changes to terms, and offboarding processes
- Support and coach managers on employee relations issues (performance, grievance, conduct)
- Lead on inductions and help drive engagement through effective people practices
- Collaborate on recruitment alongside the internal coordinator
- Ensure up-to-date HR records, compliance, and policy reviews
- Work with the Director of People on people-focused projects (e.g. wellbeing, inclusion, engagement)
- Support accurate data entry for payroll processing
About you:
- Proven generalist HR experience (ideally in the charity or SME space)
- Confident advising managers on employee relations matters
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and best practice
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation
- Comfortable with HR systems, Microsoft Office, and producing people data reports.
If you're an immediately available experienced HR professional looking to contribute to meaningful work in a flexible, purpose-led setting — I would love to hear from you!
