HR Generalist London, England
British Heart Foundation
Full Time
London, England
28000 - 30500 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Are you a highly organised HR Generalist with a good understanding of employment law and employee relations? Do you take pride in building rapport and providing an excellent service?
About the role
We're looking for a HR Generalist to join our team on a 12 month maternity cover contract. You’ll be joining as one of our HR Generalists during an exciting period of change and growth, supporting our colleagues at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) with all employee life cycle matters. You’ll take pride in being the first point of contact for queries and provide guidance on our policies, procedures, and all things ‘people’ that cannot be answered through self-service.
You'll enthusiastically build rapport quickly as well as knowing when you may need to pass the baton over. With great communication skills, you'll work collaboratively with the specialist team members in People Relations, Recruitment, Systems, Payroll and Benefits.
You’ll be part of a team that takes a pro-active approach to lead, not just respond to requests, so there’s plenty of development opportunities as well as making the role your own.
Working arrangements
This is a 12-month fixed term contract and a dual location role, with your working time split between your home and approximately once a week in our London office.
About you
As one of our HR Generalists you’ll have excellent attention to detail, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. A team player, you’ll also be capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure with minimal supervision.
To be successful in this role you’ll have the following experience:
About the role
We're looking for a HR Generalist to join our team on a 12 month maternity cover contract. You’ll be joining as one of our HR Generalists during an exciting period of change and growth, supporting our colleagues at the British Heart Foundation (BHF) with all employee life cycle matters. You’ll take pride in being the first point of contact for queries and provide guidance on our policies, procedures, and all things ‘people’ that cannot be answered through self-service.
You'll enthusiastically build rapport quickly as well as knowing when you may need to pass the baton over. With great communication skills, you'll work collaboratively with the specialist team members in People Relations, Recruitment, Systems, Payroll and Benefits.
You’ll be part of a team that takes a pro-active approach to lead, not just respond to requests, so there’s plenty of development opportunities as well as making the role your own.
Working arrangements
This is a 12-month fixed term contract and a dual location role, with your working time split between your home and approximately once a week in our London office.
About you
As one of our HR Generalists you’ll have excellent attention to detail, communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. A team player, you’ll also be capable of multi-tasking and working under pressure with minimal supervision.
To be successful in this role you’ll have the following experience:
- CIPD qualified Level 3 (or exceptional HR experience)
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and solid working knowledge of ACAS codes of practise
- Experience of managing a broad range of HR queries, ideally in a large complex organisation
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Excellent customer service skills
You'll also be a self-starter, with a can-do attitude, and you'll be creative to ensure you find the best possible outcome for the customer and our cause.
About us
Every single one of us is vulnerable to the heartbreak caused by heart and circulatory diseases – they are the world’s biggest killers. But the research we fund represents hope. And nothing matters more than finding cures and treatments that give us more time with the people we love.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
What can we offer you?
Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential.
Our generous staff benefits include:
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.
Interview process
Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. Interviews may be held during the advertising period or shortly after the close date (early July).
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note internally the role will be known as People Operations Advisor.
We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
What can we offer you?
Our Career Academy provides you with support, inspiration, and opportunities to help you unlock your full potential.
Our generous staff benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Dental health cover
- Contribution towards gym membership
- Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
- Life assurance
We have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) for our Live Well. Work Well. Programme. Heart health is central to our mission, and that starts with you. We provide a programme of activities, opportunities, and guidance to inspire and support you to live a healthy and happy life, at home and at work.
Interview process
Please note interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams. Interviews may be held during the advertising period or shortly after the close date (early July).
How to apply
It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at the BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Please note internally the role will be known as People Operations Advisor.
British Heart Foundation
www.bhf.org.uk
London, United Kingdom
Dr. Charmaine Griffiths
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
1961
