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    HR Generalist

    HR
    Reed
    Essex, Stanford-le-hope
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Up to £45,000 per annum Permanent Full-Time Onsite

    An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join its HR team. This opportunity has arisen due to a planned maternity leave, and the business is looking to appoint someone who can ensure a smooth handover and provide ongoing HR support across the organisation.

    Reporting initially to the Senior HR Manager , with future reporting lines into a newly appointed Head of HR , you will play a key role in supporting managers and employees across a dynamic operational environment. A strong background in Employee Relations is essential.

    The Opportunity

    This is a hands-on generalist HR role offering exposure across the full employee lifecycle. The successful candidate will partner with managers to provide pragmatic HR advice, drive best practice, and support a positive employee experience. Whilst the role covers all aspects of HR, a significant focus will be on managing Employee Relations matters confidently and independently.

    Key Responsibilities

    Employee Relations

    • Manage a range of ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance and investigations.

    • Provide guidance to managers on employment law and HR best practice.

    • Support employee wellbeing initiatives and promote a positive workplace culture.

    • Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently.

    Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

    • Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity across the business.

    • Support hiring managers with workforce planning and recruitment requirements.

    • Manage onboarding and induction processes.

    • Build strong relationships with external recruitment partners.

    Learning & Development

    • Identify training and development needs across the workforce.

    • Coordinate training programmes and maintain learning records.

    • Support succession planning and career development initiatives.

    • Promote continuous learning and professional development.

    HR Operations

    • Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

    • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

    • Support HR projects and organisational change activities.

    • Act as a trusted point of contact for HR-related queries.

    About You

    The ideal candidate will be a proactive and commercially minded HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

    You will have:

    • Previous experience within a generalist HR role.

    • Strong Employee Relations experience with the ability to manage casework autonomously.

    • Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

    • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

    • A confident, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.

    • CIPD qualification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

    About the Team

    You will be joining a supportive and expanding HR function consisting of:

    • Senior HR Manager

    • Senior HR Generalist

    • HR Generalist

    • Payroll Specialist

    • HR Administrator

    • Recruitment Specialist The team is continuing to grow, creating an excellent opportunity to contribute to both operational and strategic HR initiatives

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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