HR Generalist

An HR Generalist role within a fast-paced media environment, supporting diverse production, editorial, and operational teams with broad, hands-on HR responsibilities. The position focuses on delivering strong employee relations support and strengthening people processes in a dynamic, deadline-driven setting.

Client Details

This client is a large, international media network operating across news, entertainment, and cultural programming, with a studio headquarters in London and additional bureaus worldwide. It produces a broad range of high-quality broadcast content and digital media, working at pace to deliver multi-angle reporting and creative programming across global audiences.

Description

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing timely, pragmatic advice to managers and staff.
• Support and manage ER cases end-to-end, including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and performance matters.
• Promote consistency in HR practice across all departments, ensuring managers feel equipped to handle people issues.
• Oversee daily HR administration including contracts, onboarding, changes to terms, probation tracking, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate HR records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and employment legislation.
• Support scheduling and operational workforce needs in an environment where shifts and priorities may change quickly.
• Coordinate recruitment activity, liaise with hiring managers, and support the end-to-end hiring process across a range of creative and operational roles.
• Deliver a smooth onboarding experience to help new joiners integrate quickly into a fast-paced studio setting.
• Support performance review cycles, ensuring employees receive structured feedback and development plans.
• Work with managers to identify training needs and coordinate relevant learning activity.
• Contribute to creating an inclusive, positive workplace culture across multicultural teams.
• Assist with policy updates, process improvements, and HR initiatives that enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Support wellbeing, diversity, and engagement activities across the London site.

Profile

A successful HR Generalist should have:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within media, creative industries, or similarly fast-paced environments.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice ideally a degree in Law.
• Confident managing ER cases with balanced judgement and professionalism.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust across culturally diverse teams.
• Ability to remain calm, organised, and solutions-focused in high-pressure or rapidly changing situations.
• Proactive, approachable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000
• Additional benefits package (+ bens).
• 5 days on site for the first 3 months
• Collaborative and professional work environment in West London.
• Scope to influence and shape HR strategies and practices.