HR Generalist - UK & I (12 Month FTC)

As HR Generalist UK & Ireland, you are the first point of contact for employees and managers across the UK and Ireland on all topics along the employee lifecycle, recruiting excepted. You run the day-to-day people operations for the region, support transformation projects, and work as part of the group-wide People team. You report to the HR Manager.

About Sidetrade:

Sidetrade is an AI company, listed on Euronext Growth, on a mission to revolutionize the way enterprises unlock value from their customers leveraging its Order-to-Cash Intelligence platform and its .

We’re proud of our 38 nationalities and these diverse perspectives drive our innovation, one team culture and a customer-first mindset. Sidetrade is positioned as a since 2022.

We value passion over perfection. So, if you’re eager to learn and bring great energy, we want to hear from you. Be you. Grow with us.

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Requirements

What you will be doing

Act as the first contact for employees and managers in the UK and Ireland across the employee lifecycle.

Support and advise managers on employee relations, people performance, organization and development.

Set up employment contracts in close consultation with the Talent Acquisition team, and guide new joiners through onboarding.

Run the local annual cycle deliverables, including performance management, merit and talent reviews.

Support departing colleagues through a complete offboarding process.

Ensure the implementation of and compliance with People policies and procedures across the region.

Contribute to People projects and initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement and retention, including those linked to our AI-native transition.

What you will need to be successful

Two to four years of experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in an international software or technology company.

Working knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law.

Comfort across the full spectrum of HR work, from employee support to benefits coordination and communication.

Analytical, well organised, and able to manage several priorities at once.

Proficiency with an HRIS. Knowledge of BambooHR is a plus.

Excellent written and spoken English.

A minimum of four days per week in the Birmingham office.

Benefits

Attractive location- office based in the heart of Birmingham City Centre.

Hybrid work model – 4 days per week in our Birmingham office.

Great culture – active Social Club organizing regular team events and activities.

Health & wellness – medical coverage, life insurance, and other wellness programs.

Time off – competitive paid holidays plus public holidays.

Career growth & compensation – competitive salary, equal opportunities, learning & mentorship programs, and advancement support.

Because when you thrive, we all succeed!

We’re committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for every candidate.

If you need any accommodation during the hiring process, just let us know.

Agencies

We only accept applications from invited agencies via our Workable portal. Unsolicited CVs sent to managers or HR won’t be subject to fees.