HR Generalist
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Ineligible if it's SOC 4136
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 4136 (Human resources administrative occupations) · 23% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Salary: Starting at £35,000
Location: Southampton (hybrid available, min 3 days in the office)
"To inspire the world's entrepreneurs"
AVASK Global Compliance Ltd is a fast-growing international firm specialising in VAT, tax and accounting services for e-commerce businesses. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic HR Generalist to join our Group HR team and provide hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle.
Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this role will act as a key point of contact for employees and managers across the Group, delivering practical HR guidance and helping to create a positive, compliant, and efficient employee experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at a Group level, supporting multiple entities and collaborating with stakeholders across different countries and business functions. The role offers exposure to a broad range of HR activities and projects, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to further develop their generalist HR expertise within an international business.
HR Generalist, about the role
- Provide first-line HR advice and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment-related queries.
- Manage employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding.
- Prepare employment documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and variations to terms and conditions.
- Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
- Support monthly payroll preparation, benefits administration, audits, and employee pay queries.
- Manage recruitment campaigns from vacancy approval through to offer stage, including job adverts, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communications.
- Previous experience in a generalist HR position.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards qualification is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Experience with payroll administration and employee lifecycle processes.
- Experience supporting employee relations matters.
- Recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
- Ability to produce HR reports and analyse people data.
- Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and a confidential, professional approach.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year).
- Company Pension Scheme (Royal London).
- Cycle2Work Scheme.
- Private Healthcare Insurance (Vitality).
- Ongoing training, development and clear career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to work across multiple jurisdictions and business functions within an international organisation.
- Exposure to a broad range of HR activities, projects, and organisational initiatives.
- Ability to contribute to process improvements and help shape the employee experience across the Group.
- A varied and dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Collaboration with stakeholders across different countries and departments, providing excellent exposure to international HR practices.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.