Full job descriptionHR 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.