Human Resources Generalist - Contract
About the Role
HSI is a fast-growing SaaS company helping organizations simplify safety, compliance, and workforce management — empowering businesses to keep their people safe, trained, and compliant.
We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to work as a contractor supporting our EMEA market (UK/Ireland). This is a broad, hands-on role covering the full employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruiting, employee relations, HR operations, and partnering with managers to deliver a consistent and compliant people experience. This role will work closely with the Corporate HR Department in the USA.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working across multiple priorities, advising managers with confidence, and ensuring HR processes align with corporate policy as well as UK and Irish employment legislation and best practice.
Please note that this is a CONTRACT POSITION; we will re-evaluate the status periodically as we continue to grow into the EMEA market.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations
- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and documentation in line with UK and Irish employment law
- Act as a first point of contact for employee and manager HR queries
Employee Relations
- Advise and support managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance issues, and flexible working requests
- Manage ER cases from initiation through resolution, ensuring consistency, fairness, and legal compliance
- Support consultation processes including restructures and redundancies where required
Policy, Compliance & Governance
- Implement and maintain HR policies and procedures aligned with local legislation and company standards
- Monitor changes in employment law and support updates to policies and processes
- Support internal audits and compliance requirements
Recruitment & Workforce Support
- Partner with hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
- Coordinate interviews, offers, and pre-employment checks
- Ensure right-to-work and screening processes are completed in line with UK regulations
Performance, Engagement & Development
- Support performance management processes, annual reviews, and development planning
- Assist with employee engagement initiatives and survey action planning
- Coordinate learning and development activities where applicable
HR Systems & Reporting
- Maintain accurate employee records within HR systems, ensuring GDPR compliance
- Produce HR reports and metrics relating to headcount, turnover, absence, and ER trends
- Support payroll and benefits administration activities
Requirements
About You
Essential
- 4+ years of proven experience in a HR Generalist or similar role within the UK
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
- Experience managing employee relations cases end-to-end
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Desirable
- Experience providing HR support to Ireland-based employees or knowledge of Irish employment law
- Experience working with USA-based companies and support teams.
- CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or working towards
- Experience in a multi-country or matrix organisation
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR data reporting; ADP iHXM, ADP WorkforceNow, and Workable ATS experience strongly desired.
How to Apply
If you’re a proactive HR professional who is looking for a contract engagement and enjoys variety and partnering with managers to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV.
Benefits
What We Offer
- A collaborative and supportive HR team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Competitive salary and benefits package