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HR Generalist(ER Focus)

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London | Hybrid Working
£180 per day PAYE
Temporary Contract until December 2026
Are you an experienced HR Generalist who enjoys managing complex employee relations cases and providing practical, people-focused HR support? We're working with a large, purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation seeking an HR professional to join their team on an interim basis until December. This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within an organisation committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for the communities it serves.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues
- Providing expert HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation
- Supporting organisational change and HR projects where required
- Ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business
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About You
- Previous experience in a HR Generalist or HR Advisor role
- Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing cases independently
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- CIPD qualified or working towards qualification (desirable)
- Available to start at short notice
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to work for a respected, purpose-led organisation
- Varied and engaging HR role with genuine impact
- Hybrid working arrangement
- £180 per day PAYE
- Contract through to December 2026


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