Regional HR Advisor in Essex

We are exclusively partnering with an industry leading and extremely well-known brand on the lookout for an experienced Regional HR Advisor to join their team in Coryton, overseeing multiple sites across the South East region. We're looking for an experienced and proactive Regional HR Generalist to join their People Experience team on a fixed-term contract until the end of December 2026, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

Based at their Coryton site, this role will 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 an experienced 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.

As a key member of the HR team, this role will take the lead on a broad range of employee relations matters, providing end-to-end support on complex and sensitive cases. Working closely with managers to build capability, ensure legal compliance, and drive a fair, consistent, and positive employee experience across the region.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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 elevate 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.

As such we would like you to have/be:

• 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.
• 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.