Full job descriptionTotal Rewards & HR Generalist (UK & Europe)Location: Newport, Wales (Hybrid)
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Global HR Team
Join a Global Organisation Where People MatterAre you an HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on operational support? Do you have experience in compensation and benefits, employee relations, and partnering with leaders to drive employee engagement and business success?
We are seeking a Total Rewards & HR Generalist to act as the primary HR partner for our UK operations while supporting employees across Europe, including our Netherlands office. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global organisation and play a key role in shaping the employee experience, supporting business growth, and ensuring best-in-class HR practices across the region.
What You’ll Be DoingAs our Total Rewards & HR Generalist, you will combine expertise in compensation and benefits with broad HR generalist responsibilities, acting as a trusted advisor to managers and employees.
Total Rewards*Administer compensation and benefits programs within the UK and support Total Rewards initiatives across Europe.
*Partner with Global Total Rewards teams on salary bench marking, market analysis, compensation planning, and incentive programs.
*Coordinate annual compensation reviews, merit increases, promotions, and bonus administration.
*Support benefits renewals, employee communications, and enrolment activities.
*Ensure compensation and benefits practices comply with UK and applicable European regulations.
*Prepare and analyse compensation, workforce, and HR metrics for regional and global leadership.
Human Resources*Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers in the UK while supporting colleagues across Europe.
*Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, disciplinary matters, and talent development.
*Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, interviewing, on boarding, and orientation.
*Manage the full employee life cycle, including hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
*Maintain employee records and HR systems while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
*Coordinate performance review processes and support talent development initiatives.
*Lead employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building activities across the European region.
*Partner with leadership to implement global HR initiatives and organisational priorities.
Compliance & Global Collaboration*Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and support HR compliance across European locations.
*Maintain employment contracts, HR documentation, and personnel records.
*Assist with audits, reporting requirements, policy implementation, and health & safety initiatives.
*Collaborate closely with leaders in the UK, Netherlands, North America, and Asia.
*Participate in global HR projects and help standardise HR processes while respecting local legal and cultural requirements.
What We’re Looking ForRequired Experience & Skills*Proven HR Generalist experience with exposure to compensation, benefits, employee relations, and performance management.
*Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
*Experience supporting managers and employees across multiple HR disciplines.
*Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
*Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team.
*Experience working with HRIS platforms and HR reporting tools.
*High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications*Experience supporting employees across multiple European countries.
*Familiarity with Dutch employment practices.
*Experience in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or supply chain environments.
*Experience working in a global organisation across multiple time zones.
*Professional HR qualification (CIPD or equivalent) is an advantage.
Why Join Us?*Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the UK and European workforce.
*Exposure to global HR initiatives and international business operations.
*Collaborative and supportive global HR team.
*Variety of responsibilities spanning Total Rewards, HR Business Partnering, and employee experience.
*A role that offers both strategic influence and hands-on involvement.