Are you an experienced HR professional who enjoys helping people bringing order to busy processes and creating a positive employee experience
We have an exciting opportunity for a People & Culture Generalist to join our People & Culture team on a maternity cover contract.
Working across all aspects of the employee lifecycle you will help ensure our core people processes run smoothly while providing trusted professional and people-focused support to colleagues across Compassion UK & Ireland.
From responding to employee enquiries and maintaining accurate people data to supporting payroll benefits recruitment learning and employee engagement this is a varied role where no two days will look quite the same.
You will work closely with our People & Culture Business Partner and the wider People & Culture team helping turn organisational priorities into practical people solutions and contributing to a workplace where colleagues can thrive.
How youll make an impact:
Act as a first point of contact for general HR enquiries offering clear guidance and bringing enquiries to a timely conclusion
Prepare employee correspondence including contracts variations and family leave documentation
Support monthly payroll processes pay changes and employee benefits
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR systems
Produce people data and reports to help inform decision-making
Support recruitment campaigns interview coordination and candidate communications
Coordinate learning activities and maintain employee training records
Support employee lifecycle processes including onboarding contractual changes and offboarding
Assist with employee relations administration documentation and case tracking
Support employee engagement wellbeing and culture initiatives
Help maintain helpful and accessible People & Culture resources on SharePoint
Identify opportunities to improve People & Culture processes and the employee experience
In this role youll get the opportunity to draw on the following strengths experiences and competencies to thrive:
Knowledge of HR processes and concepts with the ability to recognise and resolve typical problems using established options
Experience in providing HR function support and administration
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Strong administrative written and numerical skills
Confidence using Microsoft Office and HR information systems
Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality
The ability to prioritise effectively when situations and demands change
A positive and flexible approach to learning new processes and initiatives
A CIPD Level 3 qualification an equivalent HR qualification or active progress towards one
GCSEs in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications
It would be beneficial (although not mandatory) to possess:
Basic understanding of employment law regulations guidelines and policies with a strong desire to continuously learn develop and improve as an HR professional
Experience of supporting engagement wellbeing or learning initiatives
Experience of using an Applicant Tracking System
Location hours and key dates
Office-based at Compassion House Fleet 35 hours per week
Key dates Apply by 10 am on 5 October 2026 Interviews are expected to take place on 13 October 2026 and will be in-person at Compassion House
*Please note these timings are intended to help with planning and may be subject to change.
Please submit your application as early as possible as Compassion UK & Ireland reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Applications will be reviewed as they are received prior to the closing date. We also reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable applicant before the closing date.Recruitment process Its not uncommon for us to hold multiple rounds of interviews depending on the role and the stage of the process. We value authenticity so please use your own voice in your application and ensure that any examples and achievements you describe are genuinely your own.
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