We are looking for a HR Advisor to join a busy HR team on a maternity cover contract for 12 months for a financial company in Southend. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with HR experience who enjoys supporting employees and managers, building positive working relationships, and helping to create a great workplace culture. You will provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, offering practical advice and guidance while ensuring policies and processes are followed effectively. Key Details12 month FTC09:00 - 17:30, Monday to FridaySalary circa 35kHybrid working options31 days annual leave including bank holidaysExcellent benefits package including pension and health cash planResponsibilitiesManage employee relations cases, providing advice and guidance to managersSupport HR administration and maintain accurate employee recordsProduce and analyse HR management information reportsReview and maintain HR policies and procedures to ensure complianceAssist with recruitment activities and onboarding new employeesSupport payroll administration processesContribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiativesExperience and Skills RequiredPrevious experience working within a generalist, or advisory HR roleGood understanding of employment law and HR best practiceStrong administration skills with excellent attention to detailConfident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levelsExperience managing employee relations casesExperience using HR ..... full job details .....