HR Generalist

Hightekers is a dynamic company specialising in contractor management and employerofrecord services across Europe the United States and the United Arab Emirates. With headquarters in Paris Barcelona and London our talented professionals are dedicated to supporting the growth and optimisation of freelancers and companies internationally.

Founded to empower IT and engineering freelancers Hightekers handles all administrative management allowing freelancers to focus on what they do best. Our innovative digital platform ensures freelancers can manage documents and information effortlessly while connecting with a global network of likeminded professionals.

We are currently looking for an HR Generalist to join our UK Hub in London. In this position you will oversee all global mobility matters and ensure compliance with employment and immigration laws across multiple countries including the UK US Dubai Poland Netherlands Portugal Spain and Italy. Reporting directly to the HRBP you will be pivotal in managing visa applications and processes managing business development inquiries creating policies and managing benefits amongst other tasks. This role demands meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of HR operations to support our international workforce effectively.

In this position you will work with Xuan Doan and Mechi Gonzlez among other team members.

Your Responsibilities in this role:

Visa and Immigration Management:

• Manage the visa process for our consultants across different countries from our UK and Spain hubs including requesting information collecting required documents and following up with visa providers during the application process.

• For the UK: Applying for Undefined COS applying for Defined COS assigning the COS and navigating the application process for Prospective Highly Skilled Employees Visa.

• Identify the Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) data for each UK Visa situation. Create the correct job description and identify the correct job code. Draft quotes for Business developers independently or with the visa providers assistance.

• Managing application submission timelines.

• Collaborate with Legal Finance and HR operations departments to ensure compliance with employment contracts and visa regulations and anticipate costs.

• Research and identify potential new visa providers and analyse and compare costs for multiple countries.

• Develop workflows for visa processes across different hubs and teams.

Employment Law and HR Policy Compliance:

• Serve as the primary contact for internal stakeholders regarding HR queries and policies.

• Assist in designing and implementing HR policies across the organisation.

• Assist with Onboarding and Offboarding processes for various countries.

• Create HR Policies and Employee Handbooks.

Other Responsibilities:

• Support the UK HRBP in various HR matters and projects ensuring alignment with organisational goals broader HR initiatives and strategic objectives.

• Benefits management and implementation across countries such as healthcare pension and lunch vouchers.

• Improve HR Processes and manage employee records in the HRIS system.

• Assist in managing the whole employee lifecycle from hiring to termination.

What you bring to the role and the team:

Required:

1. Fluency in English.

2. Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.

3. Strong experience in managing visa applications and applying for CoS.

4. Proven experience in HR operations or administrative roles preferably in an international setting. Experience working with and creating HR policies.

5. Good understanding of UK law.

6. Possesses excellent organisational communication and interpersonal skills critical thinking problemsolving abilities and an autonomous proactive work approach.

Valuable:

1. Proficiency in French Spanish or another EU language is a plus.

2. Familiarity with other (European) employment laws is advantageous.

We invite all applicants to apply regardless of whether they meet every requirement as we cherish diverse experiences and perspectives that can enhance our teams success.

What we offer: Our benefits and perks vary according to the job location local regulations and market standards. The following are the most common benefits we provide across all positions and can vary according to the country you will be working from.

Hybrid Work: three days working from the office and two days from home.

Vacations: legally designated days and holidays according to contract location.

Healthcare Insurance

Team building activities in the office annual companywide event.

20 working days of Work from Abroad.

How we work aligned with our values:

• Collaborative Spirit: We work seamlessly across multiple departments sharing ideas and improving overall business efficiency.

• Trustworthy: We foster openness and reliability nurturing strong and effective working relationships within the team.

• Independent Thinker: We value autonomy and making decisions that prioritise the teams and network members interests.

• Flexible: We embrace freedom and adaptability in our approach to tasks and responsibilities.

• Continuous Learner: We show commitment to expanding specialist knowledge particularly in employment regulations and compliance.

• CommunityOriented: We value diversity and actively contribute to building a supportive inclusive team environment.

• Culturally Aware: We understand and appreciate the benefits of having a team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

• Proactive Improvement: We constantly seek ways to enhance personal and team expertise striving for ongoing development and success.