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HR Generalist

London Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job 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.
  • Opportunity to Make Real Impact in a Fast‑Moving Media Environment
  • A Diverse Workforce with Exposure Across Creative & Technical Teams

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.



The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of up to £50,000
  • Additional benefits package (+ bens).
  • 5 days on site for the first 3 months
  • Collaborative and professional work environment in West London.
  • Scope to influence and shape HR strategies and practices.
Contact
Sasha Veitch
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6981712
Phone number
+442072692178

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
HR Advisor
Sector
Media & Agency
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sasha Veitch
Consultant phone
+442072692178
Job reference
JN-032026-6981712