HR Generalist - 3 Month FTC

The Advocate Group; Halstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate Group is seeking a hands-on HR Generalist to provide short-term HR support at their busy North Essex site. This role acts as the main HR point of contact for employees and managers, handling day-to-day HR advice, employee relations matters, payroll queries, and HR administration to ensure timely, professional service.

The assignment is initially around three months, offering practical, independent work in a fast-paced, operational environment with a focus on delivering timely HR

Qualifications

• Broad range of generalist HR activity
• Confident dealing with employee relations issues
• Independent working with good judgement
• Highly organised with strong prioritisation

Responsibilities

• Act as main HR point of contact for the site
• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to employees and managers
• Support employee relations matters and payroll-related queries
• Assist with training sessions and other people-related activity
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure a consistent, professional HR service across the site

Skills

HR generalist experience

employee relations

HR administration

payroll queries

Job description

We're currently supporting a well-established global FMCG business with the appointment of an HR Generalist to provide short-term cover at their busy North Essex site.

This is a genuinely hands-on HR role, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the operation and can step into a busy environment and make an impact from day one.

The initial requirement is for around three months. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day HR support across the site, acting as the main point of contact for employees and managers and ensuring the site has consistent, professional HR support throughout the assignment.

The Role

• Acting as the main HR point of contact for the site
• Providing day-to-day HR advice and support to employees and managers
• Managing and supporting a range of employee relations matters
• Supporting contractual changes and queries
• Handling HR administration and employee queries
• Supporting payroll-related queries and issues
• Assisting with training sessions and other people-related activity
• Supporting managers with HR processes and providing practical guidance
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Managing competing priorities and responding to issues as they arise
• Ensuring a consistent and professional HR service across the site

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and is comfortable operating with a good level of independence.

• Experienced across a broad range of generalist HR activity
• Confident dealing with employee relations issues
• Comfortable working independently and using your own judgement
• Highly organised, with strong prioritisation skills
• Professional and approachable in your communication style
• Comfortable working in a busy, operational environment
• Practical and hands-on rather than purely process-driven
• Able to build strong relationships with employees and managers at all levels

Please note - salary is pro-rata'd and equivalent to the bracket detailed.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

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