HR Generalist

  • Reed
  • May 08, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Reed HR are working alongside a Not for Profit Organisation based in West London who are recruiting for an experienced HR Generalist.

This role is a permanent position and is also hybrid.

Job Summary

To assist the HR Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department by providing broad generalist support.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Recruitment
  • Prepare job descriptions and person specifications
  • Advertise vacancies and monitor interest, making suggestions for remedial action when necessary
  • Negotiate with recruitment agencies
  • Respond to all candidates and schedule interviews
  • Sit on interview panels
  • Arrange feedback upon request
  • Undertake reference and document checks
  • Prepare employment contracts
  1. Induction
  • Prepare induction packs (regularly review and update information where relevant)
  • Liaise with Heads of Department to arrange departmental inductions
  • Process induction evaluation forms and initiate appropriate follow-up action
  • Coordinate the induction of new employees
  1. Performance Management
  • Assist in ensuring all staff receive regular reviews during their probationary period and review form is completed and filed.
  • Assist with coordinating the annual performance review, ensuring the reviews are done in a timely manner, forms are completed and filed accordingly.
  1. Learning and Development
  • Identify external training partners and book training courses
  • Oversee and coordinate internal trainings
  1. Reward
  • Support the HR Manager in the preparation of payroll for each month including starters/leavers, contract variations, SSP, SMP etc.
  • Undertake administration relating to the workplace pension scheme and season ticket loans.
  1. Employee Relations
  • Administer requests for flexible working, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, time off for dependents etc.
  • Assist the HR Manager with employee relations issues such as absence management, grievance, disciplinary and dismissal in accordance with company policy and employment legislation.

  1. Administration
  • Maintain accurate and up to date personnel files both in hard copy and electronically, ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation
  • Prepare HR correspondence such as amendments to Terms and Conditions of employment, end of probation, termination etc.
  • Collect data relating to a number of topics such as recruitment, diversity, staff absence and turnover
  • Manage the exit process for leavers including exit interviews, and return of company property