HR Generalist

Description

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 GBP50,000Additional benefits package (+ bens).5 days on site for the first 3 monthsCollaborative and professional work environment in West London.Scope to influence and shape HR strategies and practices.

Ad ID: 5418083980