Regional HR Generalist

Calor Gas Limited; Canvey Island; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Calor Gas Limited is seeking a Regional HR Generalist on a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026. Location can be Coryton or Canvey Island with hybrid working. You will support multiple locations across the South East and outer London, delivering expert HR guidance and practical people solutions.

The role emphasizes employee relations, coaching managers, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Ideal candidates have proven ER case management experience and strong stakeholder skills,

Qualifications

• HR professional with strong Employee Relations responsibility.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume ER caseload from issue to resolution.
• Solid knowledge of UK Employment Law and application across complex cases.
• Experience advising, influencing and coaching managers at all levels.
• Experience using HR systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations cases from start to finish.
• Provide expert advice and coaching on employment law and HR policies.
• Support workplace investigations with reports and recommendations.
• Partner with managers to resolve people challenges balancing business needs and wellbeing.
• Identify and escalate high-risk ER matters where appropriate.
• Support regional change initiatives and cross-site HR projects.
• Maintain compliant ER records and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with leaders to drive engagement.

Skills

Employee relations

ER case management

UK Employment Law

Stakeholder management

HR policies & procedures

Coaching managers

Workday

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Tools

Workday

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Regional HR Generalist - fixed term contract until December end 2026

Location: Coryton or Canvey Island (Hybrid Working)

Up to £45,000 (pro-rata'd) dependent on experience

We're looking for an experienced and proactive Regional HR Generalist to join our People Experience team on a fixed-term contract until 31st December 2026, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Based at either our Coryton or Canvey Island site, you'll support multiple locations across the South East and outskirts of London, partnering with managers and leaders to deliver expert HR guidance and practical people solutions. This role is particularly suited to a HR professional with strong Employee Relations expertise who enjoys managing complex casework while influencing and coaching stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

This is a regional hybrid role, with around two to three days spent on-site and the remainder working remotely.

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, and investigation processes.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on employment law, HR policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Conduct and support workplace investigations, preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Partner with managers to resolve people challenges effectively, balancing business needs with employee wellbeing and risk management.
• Identify and escape complex or high-risk employee relations matters where appropriate.
• Support organisational change initiatives and wider HR projects across the region.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee relations records and documentation.
• Build strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders to drive engagement, consistency, and positive people outcomes.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in a HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or similar HR role with significant Employee Relations responsibility .
• Proven track record of independently managing a high-volume and varied ER caseload from initial issue through to resolution.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Employment Law and confidence applying it across a range of complex employee situations.
• Experience advising, influencing, and coaching managers at all levels on employee relations matters.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Workday, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.

Desirable

• CIPD qualification or working towards CIPD accreditation.
• Experience within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, customer service, or operational environments.
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional business operations.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive HR team where you'll have genuine influence, autonomy, and exposure to a broad range of people challenges. If you're passionate about employee relations and enjoy partnering with leaders to deliver practical, people-focused solutions, we'd love to hear from you.