West Bridgford, Nottingham, United Kingdom
We are seeking an individual located in the UK. This is a Remote work from home position, and individual is required to reside and be authorized to work in the UK.
At First Advantage people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the many voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.
Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.
The People and Culture Generalist (P&C) We are looking for an individual to support the day-to-day operations of our HR function, ensuring our people programs run smoothly and our team members have an exceptional employee experience. This role will handle a variety of responsibilities across onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and culture initiatives.

WHAT WE DO:

We are on the frontline of recruitment enabling organizations to Hire Smarter. Onboard Faster™ First Advantage is an HR Tech company delivering innovative solutions and insights to enable our customers to manage risk and hire the best talent. Leveraging an advanced technology platform, First Advantage builds fully scalable, configurable screening programs that meet the unique needs of our customers. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA and with an internationally distributed workforce spanning 17 countries with nearly 10,000 employees, First Advantage performs over 100 million screens in over 200 countries and territories annually.

Employee Lifecycle & HR Operations

• Support the full employee lifecycle including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and role changes.
• Maintain and update employee records with HRSS to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Draft and manage employment agreements, letters, and other HR documentation.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Assist with employee surveys, engagement programs, and recognition initiatives.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies.
• Assist with audits and reporting related to payroll, benefits, and labor regulations.
• Help maintain and update employee handbooks and policy documents.

Learning & Development Support

• Coordinate training sessions, workshops, and other professional development activities.
• Track participation and gather feedback to improve learning initiatives.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Generate and analyse reports related to turnover, headcount, and other HR metrics.
• Provide insights to help drive data-informed decisions.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• 2–4 years of progressive experience in a People & Culture, HR Generalist, or similar role within the UK.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices, including areas such as disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy, TUPE, and family leave regulations.
• Experience managing end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and offboarding.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., Workday, BambooHR, Sage, or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to produce HR metrics and reports to support decision-making and compliance reporting (e.g., gender pay gap, absence management).
• Experience advising line managers on employee relations cases while ensuring adherence to ACAS guidance and company policies.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced or multi-site environment is advantageous.
• CIPD Level 3 or above, or working towards certification, is preferred.