Senior HR Business Partner (Generalist)

Location: London/Reading (Hybrid)
Contract Type: 12-Month Maternity Cover
Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (DOE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior HRBP generalist to join a mid-sized, well-respected organisation with a presence in both the UK and USA. This role can have the following setup:

• London office 2 days per week, with 1 day per week in Reading, the rest from home
• OR Reading office 2 days per week, with 1 day per week in London and the rest from home.

This role will suit someone with previous HRBP (or equivalent) experience who is used to working within a high change/high transformation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as primary HR Business Partner to UK-based employees across various functions.
• Provide HR Business Partner support to global research teams in partnership with the SVP HR (US-based).
• Partner with the senior team on driving employee engagement and retention, in addition to any organisational design needs as required.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition (Globally) on hiring and onboarding needs as well as offer agreements.
• Day-to-day management of all UK HR processes and workflows, iterating these according to business requirements.
• Manage the UK HR calendar and inbox, including upcoming renewals, probationary periods, training dates, and submission deadlines.
• Build reports and review people analytics to help drive decision-making.
• Partner with global benefits and payroll providers.
• Liaise with external employment lawyers where required.
• Lead and/or partner on various global HR initiatives as needed.
• Maintain systems, records, and databases with accurate information in line with appropriate data protection laws.
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Prepare and administer employee documentation, ensuring correct digital filing of such.
• Ownership of health and safety, including first aid and liaising with building management.
• Manage the start-to-end process of work permit applications and VISAs, partnering with external visa specialists.
• Responsible for tracking and ordering lunches and office supplies for the UK offices weekly.
• Ability to work successfully in a transformative environment.

Key Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 Qualified.
• Minimum of 6 years HR experience.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and best practice.
• Strong experience and understanding of employee relations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised, efficient, and detail-oriented, acting with empathy and integrity.
• Solid IT skills – Excel, Word, with the ability to pick up new systems comfortably.

It Would Be Good To Have:

• Outsourced payroll experience.
• Experience processing pension contributions.
• Experience using UKG (in-house HR system).
• A good understanding of the sponsored UK visa application process.

Benefits and Perks:

• 29 days annual leave, PLUS Bank Holidays.
• Flexi-time with core hours between 10 am and 3 pm.
• Flexible location – With two new UK office hubs (Reading and London, Farringdon), employees are welcome to visit their preferred office.
• 2 days’ work from home per week.
• 4% match pension scheme.
• Regular social events in both UK locations.
• Professional growth and career development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation during a period of change and transformation, where you can add real value and join a friendly and down-to-earth team.

Lily Shippen – Experts in HR Recruitment

Lily Shippen are experts in recruiting top HR talent, including Senior HR Business Partners, HR Generalists, and Specialists in Employee Relations, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. We specialise in connecting experienced HR professionals with leading organisations in the UK and beyond. Our team works across various sectors, ensuring that we find the right fit for both candidates and clients. With offices in London and Manchester, we offer temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract recruitment solutions to meet the needs of our clients.