HR Advisor Southend on Sea Up to £33,445 Mon to Fri 37.5 hours per week Purpose of the Role The HR Advisor will play a pivotal role in delivering expert support, advice, and guidance throughout the organisation. As an integral member of a dynamic HR team, the role contributes to continuous improvement and promotes a culture centred around people. The post holder will be responsible for coaching, influencing, and assisting staff across various departments, ensuring that HR initiatives are aligned with both operational requirements and strategic goals. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice on employee relations, including grievance, disciplinary and performance procedures, and staff wellbeing and absence management. Coordinate with the HR Associate to manage probations, contract changes, and payroll adjustments, ensuring all processes are timely and accurate. Support in delivering strategic HR solutions that align with business goals. Take a lead role...

Location: Saffron Walden Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35904 Polytec are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our Saffron Walden based client. This is a hands-on and varied generalist role, ideal for someone who enjoys building processes, supporting people, and shaping culture within a scaling business. You will take ownership of the full employee lifecycle and play a key role in developing a supportive, high-performing working environment. Responsibilities Manage the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, performance reviews and offboarding Act as the primary HR contact for managers and employees, providing guidance and support Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook in line with UK employment law Advise on employee relations matters and coach managers on best practice Oversee payroll input and employee benefits, working with finance and external providers Maintain...

Office based in Saffron Walden. We are working exclusively with a high-growth AI technology company based in the Greater Cambridge area who are now looking to appoint their first dedicated HR Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR generalist to take full ownership of the people function and play a key role in shaping company culture as the business continues to scale. This hands-on and highly varied position will see you manage the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and probation through to performance reviews and offboarding. Acting as the primary point of contact for both managers and employees, you will advise on day-to-day HR matters while developing HR policies, processes, and the employee handbook to ensure ongoing compliance with UK employment law. You will also support employee relations cases and guide managers on best-practice people management approaches. Alongside this, you will collaborate closely with finance and external providers to...

HR Manager High-Growth AI Company Near Cambridge My client, an innovative and rapidly scaling AI company based near Cambridge, is looking for their first dedicated HR Manager. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the entire people function within a growing team of around 30, shaping culture, processes, and best practice from the ground up. In this hands-on and influential role, you will manage the full employee lifecycle, introduce essential HR frameworks, and support leadership as the business continues its exciting growth journey. Key Responsibilities • Manage the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, probation, performance reviews, and offboarding • Act as the main HR contact for managers and employees • Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook (UK employment law compliance) • Provide guidance on employee relations and support managers with best practice • Oversee payroll input and employee benefits with finance and...

Job Title: Lead People Partner Location: Flexible within the county Contract: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead People Partner to take a strategic role in shaping organisational culture, driving change, and delivering impactful people strategies. This position is ideal for a senior HR professional who thrives in a complex environment, builds strong relationships, and provides expert guidance to leaders. The Role As Lead People Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, driving the implementation of the People Strategy and leading key workforce initiatives. You will manage a small team, oversee complex employee relations matters, support organisational development, and help shape people policies and toolkits. Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership and champion people initiatives and values. Manage the People Partnering function and support delivery of...