Job Description

Overview:

The Regional HR Executive provides operational and compliance-focused HR support for the UK and selected European countries. This role ensures adherence to local labour laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements, while managing day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, benefits administration, client-facing HR support, and specific facilities-related responsibilities such as car park allocation and access control.
Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

Manage onboarding, induction, probation, and offboarding processes for UK-based employees. Prepare and issue employment contracts, amendments, and HR letters in compliance with UK labour law. Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS, ensuring GDPR compliance.

Compliance & Labour Law

Act as the primary point of contact for HR policy and labour law queries for the UK. Ensure company policies and employee handbooks are up-to-date and aligned with local legislation. Support audits, reporting, and statutory compliance requirements. Advise managers on handling performance, conduct, and absence cases in line with legal obligations.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Represent HR in client meetings, responding to queries on organisational charts, HR policies, and processes. Ensure timely and accurate fulfilment of client HR-related requirements.

Payroll, Benefits & Insurance

Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate salary payments. Manage health and life insurance processes from quotes to renewals, including invoicing. Act as primary contact for employee benefits vendors, managing invoices and data for services such as pensions, healthcare, and other perks. Manage annual leave, absence reporting, and statutory entitlements.

Global Mobility & Immigration

Work with the Global Mobility team on visa-related queries and processes. Act as Level 1 user for updating sponsored employee details on HMRC/government systems. Monitor and action updates on UK immigration compliance requirements.

Employee Relations

Serve as first-line support for HR-related queries, escalating complex issues to the Head of HR - Europe when necessary. Support investigations, grievances, and informal conflict resolution processes. Monitor workplace conduct and promote adherence to company values and standards.

Facilities & Car Park Management

Oversee employee car park allocations and maintain an up-to-date parking register. Ensure car park access systems are maintained and operational. Address any parking-related issues or disputes in coordination with Facilities Management.

Regional HR Support & Projects

Assist with HR reporting, metrics, and analytics for the EMEA region. Support regional HR initiatives and compliance projects as needed. Collaborate with HR colleagues in other countries to align practices and share best approaches.

Requirements:

Key Requirements

Essential:

Proven HR generalist experience in the UK. Strong knowledge of UK labour law and compliance processes. Experience with client-facing HR responsibilities and vendor management. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Experience managing payroll, benefits, and insurance processes. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly at all levels. Willingness to work 2 days per week in London and 2 days in the Reading office.

Desirable:

Familiarity with HR processes in other European countries. * Experience with HRIS and reporting tools.