HR Generalist

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave including bankhol

Pension

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions is seeking an experienced People Advisor on a 12-month maternity cover contract for a financial company in Southend. You will provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, advising managers and staff while ensuring policy compliance.

The role offers hybrid working, 09:00-17:30, and a starting salary of £30k–£35k with excellent pension and health cash plan benefits. Join a busy HR team focused on building a great workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR role.
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong admin skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident communicator capable of building relationships at all levels.
• Experience managing employee-relations cases.
• Experience using HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases with guidance to managers.
• Support HR administration and maintain accurate employee records.
• Produce and analyse HR management information reports.
• Review and maintain HR policies and procedures for compliance.
• Assist with recruitment activities and onboarding.
• Support payroll administration processes.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HR systems

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are looking for an experienced People Advisor to join a busy HR team on a maternity cover contract for 12 months for a financial company in Southend.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HR experience who enjoys supporting employees and managers, building positive working relationships, and helping to create a great workplace culture. You will provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, offering practical advice and guidance while ensuring policies and processes are followed effectively.

Key Details

• 12 month FTC
• 09:00 - 17:30, Monday to Friday
• Starting salary between £30-35k
• Hybrid working options
• 31 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Excellent benefits package including pension and health cash plan

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases, providing advice and guidance to managers
• Support HR administration and maintain accurate employee records
• Produce and analyse HR management information reports
• Review and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance
• Assist with recruitment activities and onboarding new employees
• Support payroll administration processes
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience & Skills Required

• Previous experience working within an HR role
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practice
• Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Experience managing employee relations cases
• Experience using HR systems

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative team where you can make a real impact. In return, you'll benefit from a positive working environment, Employee Assistance Programme, health cash plan and company socials.