Senior HR Generalist - UK and EU Operations

We're a business navigating a period of real change, and we know that lasting progress is only possible when the people foundations underneath it are solid. We're looking for a Senior HR Generalist who takes genuine pride in getting things right. Someone who understands that brilliant HR is built on consistent, best-practice processes, trusted relationships, and a deep commitment to the experience people have at work.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end generalist role. You’ll be the primary HR contact for our UK and EU population of around 100 people, partnering closely with managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle; from the moment someone accepts an offer to the day they leave, and everything in between. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional with strong knowledge of employment practices, employee relations, payroll administration, and HR operations, comfortable handling operational HR responsibilities in a fast-paced, change-rich environment.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure compliance with UK labour laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support audits, reporting, and HR metrics tracking
• Assist with policy creation, implementation, and updates
• Manage visa applications and maintenance of sponsored employees

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to support end to end recruitment activities and hiring processes in the UK and EU to ensure the acquisition of top talent
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs for new hires in UK and EU
• Help improve employer branding and candidate experience initiatives
• Maintain and build relationships with recruitment agencies, ensuring up to date PSL which are fit for purpose

Compensation, Benefits & Employee Experience

• Support benefits administration and employee inquiries
• Administer and oversee monthly payroll in partnership with Mexico Service Centre, including:
• Manage payroll reporting for EE shares, pension, healthcare schemes and internal finance reporting
• Oversee annual reporting of P11D’s, P60’s. P45’s, and other HMRC requirements
• Administer all benefits including annual renewals, as well as the evaluation and research of market trends and proposing potential changes based on employee needs

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and workplace matters
• Handle employee relations issues, investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes in line with company practices
• Support performance management processes, including reviews, coaching, and development planning
• Act as point of contact for general inquiries

Learning & Organizational Development

• Manage and oversee atgCareers page and ATG Learning Academy programme
• Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to design interactive courses to be delivered internally
• Establish robust tracking mechanisms to measure participation, progress and outcomes of Academy courses, utilising feedback to drive improvement
• Collaborate with Head of HR on developing and hosting Manager Training Sessions

Employee Experience

• Assist in driving employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives in local offices in UK and EU
• Support in the administration of the annual engagement survey and pulse surveys
• Partner with Office Manager on office activities, like monthly socials, summer/winter parties and other social/well-being initiatives
• Support and partner with stakeholders on global and regional newsletters

What you can expect

• A role with genuine breadth: no two days will look the same, and your remit will grow as you do.
• Real proximity to the business: you’ll be a visible, valued part of the team, not a back-office function.
• The chance to shape how we do HR, not just maintain what already exists.
• A supportive environment where good ideas are welcomed and people are treated as adults.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 5–8+ years of generalist HR experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience handling employee relations and performance management matters
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills

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• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and data analysis tools
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong customer service ethos and proven resilience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong initiative and ability to pro-actively recommend improvements to HR processes & services
• A positive, adaptable, and professional working attitude is essential

Preferred

• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or working towards chartership
• Exposure to German HR practices
• Experience supporting organizational change initiatives

We recognise that not every candidate will tick every box. If you have strong generalist HR experience and a genuine passion for the people side of a growing tech business, we’d love to hear from you.

Auction Technology Group is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The pay for this role is up to £75,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.