HR Generalist

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 levels
  • Employee turnover
  • Recruitment activity and costs
  • Internal 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 preferable
• Ongoing commitment to personal and professional development.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to 42,000pa
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to influence and shape people practices within the organisation
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive 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.