HR Generalist Lead- maternity cover

Citi · Belfast United Kingdom

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Full-timeLeadSept 2026 · checked today

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist Lead is a senior level position responsible for leading the delivery of day-to-day HR support in coordination with the Human Resources team. The overall objective of this role is to provide a broad range of HR services to client groups within Citi.

This is a maternity cover position for 11 months.Responsibilities:

Deliver HR services and build capabilities to drive organizational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions

Responsible for HR delivery and implementation across the employee lifecycle

Partner with business managers to resolve Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and risks are assessed

Partner with Human Resource Advisors (HRAs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) on HR priorities in respective client populations to ensure delivery and implementation of HR solutions

Coordinate and ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of global priorities and life cycle processes

Work with HRA global partners and regional HR Generalists to ensure consistent communication and delivery of HR solutions and processes

Coordinate and consult with country HR partners to deliver regional activities

Lead and/or initiate cross Citi projects as well as train new team members

Qualifications

Experience in a senior HR generalist or Business Partner role.

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Working knowledge of HR functions

Proficient in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we can offer

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

A discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day.  We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

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•Working Environment: office setting, minimal travel required. • Effort: minimal physical effort required.


Job Family Group

Human Resources


Job Family

HR Advisors & Generalist


Time Type

Full time


Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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