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