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HR Generalist Monday-Friday- 8:30am-5pm Up to £42,000pa Felixstowe, 3days a week, 2 from home
About the Role We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join a growing organisation. This is a broad generalist role responsible for delivering operational HR support, managing employee relations matters, and partnering with managers to drive effective people practices across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, providing expert HR guidance, and helping to foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & HR Support Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management processes.Provide advice and guidance to managers on employment legislation, HR policies, and best practice.Support organisational change initiatives and employee consultation processes where required.Ensure fair, consistent, and compliant HR decision-making across the business. Employee Lifecycle Management Support recruitment, onboarding, and induction activities.Coordinate talent reviews and succession planning initiatives.Manage contractual changes and employee records.Support performance management processes and development planning. HR Data & Reporting Produce and analyse HR metrics including: Absence levelsEmployee turnoverRecruitment activity and costsInternal progression and mobility Use people data to identify trends and recommend improvements.Maintain accurate HR records and ensure GDPR compliance. Employee Engagement & Wellbeing Support employee engagement initiatives and wellbeing programmes.Partner with managers to enhance employee experience and retention.Promote a positive and inclusive working environment. Continuous Improvement Review and improve HR processes, systems, and procedures.Contribute to HR projects and wider business improvement initiatives.Drive best practice and help develop high-performing teams. About You Essential Experience Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage cases independently.Experience partnering with managers and influencing stakeholders at different levels.Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice. Skills & Attributes Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret and present HR metrics.Highly organised with strong attention to detail.Proactive, approachable, and confident in challenging constructively when appropriate.Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Qualifications CIPD Level 5 preferableOngoing commitment to personal and professional development. What's on Offer Salary of up to £42,000pa Hybrid working arrangementOpportunity to influence and shape people practices within the organisationSupportive and collaborative working environmentProfessional development opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package This role would suit an experienced HR professional who enjoys balancing operational HR delivery with business partnering responsibilities and is looking for a varied, people-focused position within a dynamic organisation.