HR Generalist

London Permanent £55,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
We are partnering with a high‑growth, international premium consumer and lifestyle brand to appoint a Senior EMEA HR Specialist. This is a newly created role within a lean, high‑performing HR team, supporting the office populations across the EMEA region.
  • You are familiar with managing corporate functions
  • You enjoy a generalist role but happy to pick up recruitment

About Our Client

This business is on an exciting growth journey, positioning itself as a premium fashion and lifestyle brand. With a strong focus on design, craftsmanship and innovation, it offers a distinctive presence within the global consumer market.

Job Description

  • Own and deliver end‑to‑end HR operations across multiple EMEA countries
  • Act as a regional subject‑matter expert on employment law, employee relations and HR best practice
  • Lead the recruitment lifecycle for office‑based roles, managing relationships with external agencies
  • Drive performance management processes, including quarterly and annual reviews, and support retention initiatives
  • Lead annual salary review cycles and support reward‑related activity
  • Partner with internal Legal teams and external counsel on employment‑related matters
  • Ensure global HR policies are applied consistently whilst adapting to local legislative and cultural requirements
  • Work closely with an HR Shared Services team to ensure accurate and timely HR administration (contracts, changes, leaves, salary updates)
  • Produce monthly HR reporting, including headcount, FTE and budget tracking
  • Manage regional benefits programmes and vendor relationships
  • Support HR budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Act as a trusted point of contact for employees, fostering engagement and strong working relationships

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related discipline (CIPD or equivalent highly desirable)
  • 5+ years' experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role within the EMEA region
  • Background in retail, fashion, consumer or fast‑paced commercial environments strongly preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of EMEA labour laws and employee relations
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Commercial, solutions‑driven mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder‑management skills
  • Experience using HRIS and producing data‑driven HR reporting
  • Fluent English essential; additional European languages are advantageous

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £55,000 to £60,000.
  • Additional benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
  • Opportunities for career progression within the retail industry.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised brand at an exciting stage of its European growth. The role offers broad scope, strong autonomy and the chance to make a real impact within a visible, regionally focused HR function.

Contact
Sasha Veitch
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6923506
Phone number
+442072692178

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Manager
Sector
Retail
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sasha Veitch
Consultant phone
+442072692178
Job reference
JN-012026-6923506