HR generalist jobs in the UK

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Our recruitment experience in HR generalist jobs

With our 20 years of experience connecting people with the top human resources jobs, we’re best placed to level up your career with our HR generalist jobs. We match approximately 1,800 candidates into rewarding HR jobs every year, with our expansive employee networks and unrivalled market intelligence granting you more freedom and choice over your HR career. 

Get access to a wide range of roles, including head of HR, HR business partner, HR manager, HR advisor and HR assistant. Whatever your professional aspirations are – or your desired working patterns - we have the human resources generalist jobs for you. 

And as your lifelong career partner, we’ll add value to your entire career with exclusive access to the latest HR insights, partnerships with leading HR bodies and meaningful upskilling opportunities through our My Learning platform. With our deep expertise, you’ll always be in demand. 

Browse our latest HR generalist jobs on our live database or explore other HR career opportunities. 

 

Our network of HR generalist employers

We work with over 1,500 organisations across the UK in the private, public, third and non-profit sectors to recruit for the best HR generalist roles in the business. 

Take a look at some of the organisations you could work with in HR: 

Private sector: CBRE, Jet 2, Infosys, INEOS, Kettle Foods, Mckesson, Allianz, Principality Building Society, Howden, Sunseeker

Public sector: Guide Dogs, East of England Ambulance Service, Bristol University, Forestry Commission, Birmingham City Council

We place approximately 1,800 candidates into rewarding HR jobs every year

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HR GENERALIST JOBS FAQs

People in HR generalist roles need excellent judgment, problem-solving, verbal, interpersonal, organisational and teamworking skills. They also need a solid understanding of HR best practice, HR legislation and workforce management when it comes to recruitment, retention and re-skilling.

For HR generalist jobs, most roles require an undergraduate degree with additional evidence of some focus and knowledge in HR matters be it via practical experience or industry accredited qualifications, such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). For junior positions, employers generally prefer someone with one to two years’ experience – or five years for senior positions. 

People in HR generalist roles undertake a wide variety of responsibilities, which could take in employee relations, employee welfare, employee benefits, career development and recruiting.