HR Generalist
Iron Mountain
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide expert advice and coaching on complex employee relations issues, performance management, discipline, and grievances to upskill People Leaders and ensure sound, consistent judgment.
- Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Centres of Excellence, and legal teams to deliver consistent, effective HR solutions and ensure alignment between global and local priorities.
- Lead the local execution of organizational changes, including large and small reorganizations or reductions in force (RIFs), by ensuring legal compliance, managing communication, and handling consultation and severance processes.
- Manage local labour relations by fostering strong relationships with unions and works councils, leading negotiations, conducting thorough investigations, and managing grievances.
- Support the local delivery of global HR projects and provide essential expertise during mergers, acquisitions, and employee transfers, guaranteeing smooth implementation aligned with local needs.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist or Employee Relations focused role within the UK.
- Strong knowledge of UK labour law and practical application of HR policies and best practices to ensure compliance and reduce organizational risk.
- Proven ability in stakeholder management, influence, and judgment to navigate complex, sensitive employee issues and build trusted relationships across a matrixed environment.
- A Professional HR certification such as CIPD is highly preferred.
- Full professional proficiency in English is required.
- Willing to travel within the UK up to 10%.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with the experience.
- Flexible work options to support work–life balance.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
employee relationsperformance managementdisciplinegrievanceslabour relationsnegotiationsinvestigationsHR policiescompliancerisk management
Soft skills
coachingcollaborationstakeholder managementinfluencejudgmentrelationship buildingcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadership
Certifications
CIPD