HR Generalist – Employee Relations (Hybrid)

About the role

Pure Resourcing Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Generalist with a strong focus on Employee Relations to join a purpose‑driven organisation on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working hybrid in North Essex, you will manage complex ER cases, support managers and help stabilise HR operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high volume of complex ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters.
• Provide clear, legally sound guidance to managers and ensure timely case progression with thorough documentation.
• Coach and support managers in handling people issues, performance, conduct and wellbeing.
• Deliver case debriefs and knowledge‑sharing to up‑skill leadership teams.
• Provide accurate advice on HR policies, support and enhance HR procedures, templates and toolkits.
• Identify trends, introduce structure and consistency across ER and HR processes, and contribute to a data‑led, insight‑driven HR function.
• Line‑manage junior HR team members and promote a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Required profile

• Strong HR generalist background with significant ER case‑management experience.
• Proven ability to handle complex, high‑volume workloads in a fast‑changing environment.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and excellent influencing and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High professionalism, integrity and sound judgement.

Required skills

• Employee Relations case management.
• Coaching and capability building for managers.
• HR policy and process development.
• Data‑driven HR insight generation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £57,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract with potential for future opportunities.