Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an exciting new challenge?
We are seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join our client's team, offering a variety of HR responsibilities including recruitment, training, and general HR support. This role offers flexibility, with the option to work from one of their locations in Manchester, Scunthorpe, Burton, or Pontefract.
As an HR Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting our client's business with its HR needs, ensuring smooth processes across recruitment and employee development, while contributing to the broader HR strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual seeking variety and the chance to make a tangible impact within a growing business.
If you're looking for a role that offers both flexibility and the chance to develop your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.
You will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Provide first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR-related queries, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
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Support employee relations activities including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, and performance management cases.
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Assist in the implementation and communication of HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
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Coordinate and support recruitment activities, including liaising with hiring managers, preparing job descriptions, conducting interviews, and onboarding new starters.
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Maintain and update HR records and systems with accuracy and confidentiality, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting.
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Support HR projects and initiatives such as engagement programmes, wellbeing campaigns, diversity & inclusion strategies, and organisational change.
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Provide guidance and support for learning and development initiatives, including organising training sessions and tracking compliance.
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and help drive operational efficiency across the department.
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Monitor absence trends and support line managers with return-to-work processes and long-term absence cases.
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, sharing insights with the wider HR team and business where appropriate.
What's required?
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CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent experience in a generalist HR role.
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Proven experience in an advisory-level HR role, ideally within manufacturing, FMCG, or a fast-paced operational environment.
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Solid understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practices.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
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High level of discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
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Confident in managing ER cases with minimal supervision.
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Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
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Comfortable using HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
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A collaborative team player with a hands-on approach and a positive, solutions-focused mindset.
What's in it for you?
£32,000.00 circa per annum
Do you think you fit the criteria?
Want to find out more about the role?
(ID 700)
