HR Advisor

Our client is a growing organisation who pride themselves on a collaborative culture, continuous improvement and professional development. They are now seeking an experienced HR Advisor in this newly created role to deliver practical, legally compliant people advice and hands-on HR support across the full employee lifecycle. This is a high-impact role: you'll partner with managers to embed best practice, support change and ensure a consistent, people-centred HR service in a fast-paced, regulated setting. Reporting to the Head of HR, key responsibilities will include:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries; provide timely, pragmatic and legally compliant advice.
• Support and manage cases such as performance, capability, disciplinary, grievance and absence, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and onboarding support: role scoping, shortlisting, interviewing, offers, induction and security pre-employment checks.
• Prepare contracts, letters and other HR documentation; maintain HR systems and ensure data integrity.
• Administer routine HR operations including leaver processes, exit interviews, pay/benefits admin and changes to contractual terms.
• Advise and coach managers on probation, performance management, development plans and training needs.
• Coordinate training delivery, maintain competence matrices and training records in partnership with SHEQ and department leads.
• Contribute to policy interpretation and updates, support audits and compliance with industry standards and governance frameworks.
• Lead or support HR improvement projects and system updates.

Essential skills & experience

• Minimum Level 5 CIPD qualification, equivalent, or actively working towards completion.
• Solid generalist HR experience with exposure to a manufacturing or a similar complex environment.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Confident handling of employee relations cases and advising managers at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidential records.
• Comfortable using HR systems and HR metrics to inform improvements.
• Clear, effective communicator with an ability to build credibility and influence across the business.

The role is offered on full or part-time hours, with a minimum of 25 hours a week. If this opportunity matches your skills and ambition, please submit your CV to apply - we look forward to hearing from you.