HR Generalist (ER Focused)

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited • Temporary • Harwich, Essex, England, United Kingdom • £49k - £57k / year • 1d ago

HR Generalist (ER Focused)
Hybrid, North Essex
Up to £57,000pa (£29ph)
1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Pure are delighted to be working on a unique opportunity that has arisen for an experienced HR Generalist with strong Employee Relations expertise to join a well-established, purpose-driven organisation on a 12-month fixed-term basis.
This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in managing complex ER casework, supporting managers, and stabilising HR operations within a fast-paced environment. You will bring structure, confidence, and pace to a busy function while helping lay the foundations for future improvements.

Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations & Case Management

Lead and manage a high volume of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability matters
Provide clear, pragmatic, and legally sound guidance to managers
Ensure timely progression of cases with strong documentation and risk management
Identify trends and provide insights to support continuous improvement

Manager Coaching & Capability Building

Coach and support managers in handling people issues effectively
Build confidence in applying HR policy and employment law
Provide real-time guidance across performance, conduct, and wellbeing matters
Deliver case debriefs and knowledge-sharing to upskill leadership teams

Operational HR Delivery

Provide accurate and timely advice on HR policies and processes
Support and enhance HR procedures, templates, and toolkits
Step into operational gaps to ensure service continuity

Process Improvement & Future Planning

Introduce structure and consistency across ER and HR processes
Support the transition towards a more proactive, business-partnering HR model
Contribute to building a data-led and insight-driven HR function

Team Leadership

Line manage junior HR team members
Promote a collaborative, high-performance, and learning-focused culture
Support wider team development and capability building

Key Skills:

Experience

Strong HR generalist background with significant ER case management experience
Proven ability to handle complex and high-volume workloads
Experience coaching and developing managers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Track record of improving processes and delivering operational HR support

Qualifications

CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)

Key Skills & Competencies

Sound knowledge of UK employment law
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
High levels of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgement
Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
Passion for delivering high-quality HR services and continuous improvement

Why Apply?

Opportunity to make a visible impact in a busy HR function
Exposure to complex ER work and organisational improvement projects
Join a values-driven organisation with a strong sense of purpose
Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements

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