Albireo Energy (AE) is recognized as the leading provider of Smart Building Solutions across the United States. A full suite of integrated solutions and services help building owners and managers improve building reliability and value, increase efficiency, and reduce operational costs while improving comfort for tenants. Through its operating divisions and corporate support, AE has a history of providing exceptional solutions to sophisticated multi-market and mission critical facilities such as data centers, life sciences, military institutions, government buildings, commercial real estate, colleges, schools, and health care.
Albireo Energy was formed in 2013 with the vision of becoming the largest independent smart building solution provider in the US. The approach is to acquire regional businesses in key geographies throughout the U.S. and invest in organic growth. Since our founding in 2013, we have completed eighteen acquisitions with 24 offices, approximately 1,200 employees, 25,000 installations in 44 states and a strong presence in Europe. AE has preferred access to industry leading technologies from Schneider Electric, Johnson Controls, Automated Logic, Delta, Distech, Alerton, Tridium, General Electric, Rockwell, and Lutron.
www.albireoenergy.com
The HR Generalist will support Albireo Energy’s European operations for the Chartwell Controls division. Founded in 2009, Chartwell Controls is a leading provider of building automation and energy management solutions across the UK and Europe. The company was acquired by Albireo Energy in 2021, further strengthening its capabilities and global reach within the smart building and energy services industry.
This individual contributor role will partner closely with business leaders and employees across multiple European locations, supporting HR operations, employee relations, compliance, talent acquisition, learning and development, and organizational initiatives aligned with the continued growth of the Chartwell Controls division. Current locations: Westerham, London, Midlands, and Scotland.
Website: https://albireoenergy.com/chartwell-controls/
Title: HR Generalist
Location: Westerham or Northampton
Salary Range: £45K - £60K
Reports to: CHRO (US Based)
The Human Resources Generalist supports the delivery of a comprehensive HR service across the employee lifecycle for UK operations. This role combines operational and advisory responsibilities, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, effective administration of benefits and policies, delivery of learning and development initiatives, robust employee relations support, and end-to-end recruitment.
The role is office-based and supports multiple UK locations including Westerham, London, the Midlands, and Scotland, with regular travel required. The HR Generalist will partner with managers and employees while collaborating with global HR leadership, reporting directly to the US-based CHRO.
HR Compliance & Employee Relations-
Ensure adherence to UK employment legislation (e.g., Employment Rights Act, Equality Act, GDPR).
- Act as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to managers and employees.
- Manage and advise on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance management, and workplace investigations.
- Lead or support formal ER processes, ensuring fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
- Promote positive employee engagement and proactively resolve workplace issues.
- Maintain accurate employee records and documentation in line with data protection requirements.
- Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Employee handbook administration
Full Lifecycle Recruitment-
Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
- Partner with hiring managers across UK locations to define role requirements and selection criteria.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
- Coordinate onboarding and induction programmes for new hires.
- Support employer branding and talent pipeline development.
HRIS & Employee Data Management-
Maintain and administer the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of all employee data.
- Oversee employee data lifecycle processes including new hires, changes, and terminations.
- Ensure HR data complies with UK GDPR and company data governance standards.
- Generate regular and ad hoc HR reports and analytics (e.g., headcount, turnover, absence, diversity metrics).
- Support system updates, upgrades, and implementations, partnering with IT and global HR teams.
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through automation and system enhancements.
- Train HR and managers on HRIS usage and best practices.
Benefits & Compensation Administration-
Administer employee benefits programmes (e.g., pensions, private medical insurance, life assurance, flexible benefits).
- Act as the first point of contact for employee queries related to pay and benefits.
- Liaise with external providers and payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Support annual benefits reviews and benchmarking activities.
Policy Administration-
Maintain, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures in line with legal and organisational changes.
- Ensure consistent application of policies across all UK locations.
- Support the development and rollout of new HR initiatives and policies.
- Provide guidance to managers on policy interpretation and application.
- Contribute to employee handbooks and internal HR communications.
Learning & Development-
Coordinate and support delivery of training programmes (onboarding, compliance, leadership, and professional development).
- Identify learning needs in partnership with managers across multiple sites.
- Deliver or facilitate training on key topics such as performance management and employee relations best practices.
- Track training participation and effectiveness metrics.
- Support career development initiatives and succession planning activities.
Requirements
Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in a generalist HR role within the UK, including HRIS/data management and strong employee relations experience.
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and data protection (UK GDPR) requirements.
- Experience managing HR systems and producing HR analytics/reporting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex ER cases and workplace investigations.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Private Equity Experience is a plus but not required.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel between locations as required.
- High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Qualifications
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Minimum 3 years of experience in Human Resources.
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Minimum CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.
Key Competencies
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Employee relations expertise and sound judgement
- Data accuracy and analytical thinking
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Stakeholder management
- Adaptability and resilience
- Continuous improvement and systems mindset
Working Conditions
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This is an office-based role with an expectation of on-site presence.
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Travel is required to support operations across Westerham, London, Midlands, and Scotland.
Occasional flexibility may be required to collaborate with US-based leadership across time zones.
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Benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Pension
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Medicare Health Cash Plan
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Bravo Benefits and EAP Scheme
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Access to an EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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Access to company Private Health Insurance
