HR Generalist

Role: HR Generalist

Salary: Starting at £35,000

Location: Southampton (hybrid available, min 3 days in the office)

"To inspire the world's entrepreneurs"

AVASK Global Compliance Ltd is a fast-growing international firm specialising in VAT, tax and accounting services for e-commerce businesses. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our Group HR team and provide hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle.

Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this role will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers across the Group, delivering practical HR guidance and helping to create a positive, compliant, and efficient employee experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at a Group level, supporting multiple entities and collaborating with stakeholders across different countries and business functions. The role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to further develop their generalist HR expertise within an international business.

HR Generalist, about the role

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.

• Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.

• Prepare employment documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and variations to terms and conditions.

• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.

• Support monthly payroll preparation, benefits administration, audits, and employee pay queries.

• Manage recruitment campaigns from vacancy approval through to offer stage, including job adverts, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications.

• Coordinate learning and development activities, manage training records, and support development planning.

• Provide support on routine employee relations matters, including absence, performance, probation, flexible working, grievance, and disciplinary cases.

• Produce HR reports, dashboards, and management information to support decision-making.

• Contribute to HR projects, policy reviews, process improvements, compliance activities, and wider people initiatives.

HR Generalist, about you

• Previous experience in a generalist HR position.

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification is desirable.

• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

• Experience with payroll administration and employee lifecycle processes.

• Experience supporting employee relations matters.

• Recruitment and talent acquisition experience.

• Ability to produce HR reports and analyse people data.

• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

• High attention to detail and a confidential, professional approach.

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

HR Generalist, the benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).

• Company Pension Scheme (Royal London).

• Cycle2Work Scheme.

• Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality).

• Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and business functions within an international organisation.

• Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, projects, and organisational initiatives.

• Ability to contribute to process improvements and help shape the employee experience across the Group.

• A varied and dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Collaboration with stakeholders across different countries and departments, providing excellent exposure to international HR practices.