Lovehoney Group is the world’s leading sexual wellbeing company, with the mission to elevate pleasure through innovative technologies, a data-driven approach, and foster creative and fresh perspectives on intimacy. We offer exciting brands with innovative, high-quality sex toys, lingerie, and accessories in a streamlined online shopping experience.At Lovehoney, we employ over 800 passionate and progressive individuals across 9 global offices, each person contributing a unique blend of talents to our diverse workforce. We are proud to be a company that thrives by doing things differently, challenging expectations and stereotypes while making a positive impact on our customers’ lives.Join us at Lovehoney, where pleasure combines with creativity, data, and innovation!We are currently looking for an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our People team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead HR operations at a strategic level while supporting our vibrant, fast-growing organization. Please note that this is a 12-month maternity cover position commencing in April 2026, with the possibility of a permanent contract.
What you will do
1. Serve as the primary HR contact, providing expert support to both staff and management.
2. Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, including absence management.
3. Maintain HRIS databases and ensure accuracy in employee records.
4. Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with compensation, deductions, and benefits.
5. Contribute to global HR projects and strategy, ensuring alignment with our company goals.
What you should bring
6. In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and HRIS management.
7. Strong experience in handling complex employee relations issues and implementing HR policies.
8. Proven ability to contribute to HR projects and initiatives that align with organizational needs.
9. Analytical skills with the ability to leverage HR metrics for decision-making.
10. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
What we can offer you
11. A welcoming workplace full of drinks, snacks, friendly faces and fun team-building events.
12. Access to unique discounts at high street retailers, hotels, and service providers, in addition to a 50% discount on all Lovehoney products to explore and discover new ways to have fun.
13. Enjoy a hybrid work model that fosters flexibility and work-life balance, with three days per week in-office and the opportunity to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, alongside 25 days’ holiday, plus an additional day for each year you are with Lovehoney, providing ample time for relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration.
14. Access to customized training opportunities to support your unique learning journey, complemented by biannual feedback cycles, offering valuable insights into your performance and growth areas, enhancing your development within the company.
15. Recognising the significance of physical and mental health, we proudly provide gym benefits in addition to a mental wellbeing platform, to ensure our employees thrive both professionally and personally.
16. Stay secure at work and at home with a complimentary 1Password Family account. All Lovehoney Group employees can invite up to five family members to join, offering your household a safe and simple way to manage passwords and sensitive information safely and easily.
Our interview process
17. CV review
18. Interview with one of our Talent Acquisition Team Members
19. Hiring Manager Interview
20. Hiring Team Interview
Lovehoney Group is an equal opportunities employer. We promise that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.If you require accommodations during the interview process due to a disability, please inform your Talent Acquisition Specialist so that we can ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates.At Lovehoney Group, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We leverage artificial intelligence during screening interviews for CV reviews and note-taking. We prioritize transparency and respect your preferences, so you'll have the option to opt out of recording and AI-driven note-taking while still receiving full and fair consideration for the role.We currently have a hybrid work model supporting a blend of in-office and remote work (3 days per week in-office).If we sparked your interest and you are open to embarking on your professional path with us, please visit our Lovehoney careers page to apply: Our privacy policy is available here: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.