Office & HR Generalist
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000.0 to £40,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35,000 - £40,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6BN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769202_1770639536 |
Summary
Your new company
A global interior design studio with offices in London, Dubai, New York and Los Angeles. They are seeking a highly organised and proactive Office & HR Generalist to join on a permanent basis. You will support the smooth running of the London studio while providing day‑to‑day HR support and working closely with international teams where required. In this dual Office Management and HR position, you will oversee daily studio operations alongside delivering generalist HR support.
Your new role
- Acting as the main point of contact for day‑to‑day studio operations
- Managing suppliers, service providers and deliveries
- Coordinating facilities, maintenance, repairs and workspace set‑ups
- Overseeing office supplies, equipment and storage
- Supporting office moves, fit‑outs and space planning
- Ensuring health & safety requirements are met
- Assisting with internal events, team activities and wellbeing initiatives
- Providing administrative support to leadership
- Liaising with external IT providers to coordinate equipment, access and onboarding needs
- Acting as first point of contact for HR queries
- Managing end‑to‑end recruitment including job descriptions, interviews, offers and contracts
- Supporting managers with employee relations matters as required
- Coordinating onboarding, probation reviews and leaver processes
- Maintaining accurate HR records in line with GDPR
- Updating HR policies and the Company Handbook
- Tracking recruitment spend and reporting to the Finance Director
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or similar
- Minimum 4 years' relevant experience
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience in a creative, design or studio environment (preferred)
- Exposure to international HR (desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Practical, proactive and confident working independently
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels
- Calm, professional judgement and strong negotiation skills
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to work with a global creative design studio
- Hybrid Working (Mon, Weds & Thurs in the office)
- A role offering long‑term career potential
- A varied, hands‑on role with both HR and operational responsibility
- Exposure to international teams and global ways of working
- Supportive, collaborative studio environment
What you need to do now
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