Human Resources Generalist

Company: Janes
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

Global Talent Acquisition Director at Janes with expertise in relationship building

Janes empowers military, government and defence leaders to act with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Our trusted defence, security and geopolitical information delivered through seamless digital platforms and system integrations turns overwhelming data into clear, actionable intelligence and insight. By filling critical information gaps, Janes helps customers analyse threats, accelerate decisions and stay ahead of emerging challenges.

JOB PURPOSE

Janes are seeking a HR Executive (Maternity Cover) to join our EMEA HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager EMEA and based in our Croydon office, this is a hands‑on operational role focusing on HR service delivery for our UK and EMEA based people leaders and colleagues. This is an exciting, varied role in a lively and fast‑paced environment, ideal for someone prepared to hit the ground running.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AT JANES

  • Provide the full spectrum of key operational, transactional and administrative HR support to Janes in the UK and EMEA
  • Be involved in providing general HR advice and support to Janes colleagues and people leaders
  • Support HR operations and transactional work across all aspects of the employee life cycle in line with Janes policies and procedures
  • Support the HR Manager EMEA in the timely provision of key management information, data and reports using various systems and tools
  • Be a key support in the onboarding process through management of background checks, creation of employment contracts and welcome packs
  • Work closely with our HRIS Hibob in day‑to‑day role, becoming expert at updating the system, running reports and analysing data
  • Get involved in supporting many other HR projects and initiatives, including helping us co‑ordinate and arrange training and briefing sessions

THE IDEAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE ARE

  • Previous experience working in the HR function of a small or medium‑sized business
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and highly proactive with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • Excellent attention to detail and comfortable with technology and data
  • Curious and driven to learn quickly
  • Some experience of HR transactional and operational work through the employee life cycle such as generating contracts, amendments, letters and involvement in onboarding
  • Experience of using HR information systems
  • Confident and clear communicator
  • Some knowledge and awareness of UK employment law and employee relations issues would be useful

BENEFITS

  • 27 days of annual leave
  • Healthy half (0.5 day leave every 6 months for wellbeing)
  • Private medical insurance – BUPA
  • Maternity (100% of basic salary for the first 26 weeks followed by Statutory Maternity Pay)
  • Paternity (100% of basic salary for 6 weeks)
  • Life cover
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Access to an on‑site gym

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Information Services

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Posted: October 17th, 2025