HR Advisor / Generalist (part time/flexible hours), Hartlepool
£35,000 – £40,000 (FTE)
My client is a well-established and growing organisation with a national footprint, operating across multiple locations. With a strong reputation and continued investment in its people and infrastructure, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and development.
As a result, they now have an opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor / Generalist to join the business on a part-time basis at its newly renovated head office in Hartlepool. This is a brand new role and real chance to make your mark!
This is a standalone role, reporting directly to the Finance Director, with responsibility for delivering a full generalist HR service across a multi-site organisation. It would suit someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in a busy environment, and is confident managing HR end-to-end.
Key Responsibilities (will include but not limited to):
* Managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding
* Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries across the business
* Supporting managers with employee relations matters, including absence, disciplinary and grievance cases
* Managing and maintaining the HR system (Sage HR experience desirable)
* Producing HR reports such as absence trends, headcount, and payroll data
* Supporting monthly payroll processes, including data collation and validation
* Keeping HR policies up to date and legally compliant
* Maintaining HR records in line with GDPR requirements
* Managing HR and payroll inboxes
* Supporting continuous improvement of HR processes
Criteria:
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Strong generalist HR experience in a hands-on, operational role
* Confident working standalone and managing a varied workload
* Experienced in employee relations and advising line managers
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, data handling, reporting)
* Able to build credibility and influence across the business
* Comfortable supporting a multi-site workforce