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We're seeking a HR Advisor to deliver hands-on support across the full employee lifecycle. This varied role blends employee relations, policy development, and manager coaching within a people-focused HR team. Ideal for someone passionate and proactive, with the autonomy to make an impact, share ideas, and help shape a forward-thinking people culture during an exciting period of growth.
Client Details
A UK-based, engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within a regulated sector. They have multiple UK sites, a collaborative culture, and are investing in modernising their HR approach to match ongoing business growth and leadership change. The HR team is supportive, pragmatic, and values new ideas, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving.
Description
Act as first point of contact for employee relations (ER) cases, guiding managers through informal and formal processes
Manage a varied caseload including grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence, and flexible-working requests
Partner with external HR/legal advisers to ensure fair and compliant case outcomes
Advise on HR policies, procedures, and best practice to ensure consistency and compliance
Support and coach line managers to build capability and confidence in people management
Review, update, and modernise HR policies to reflect current legislation and tone of voice
Deliver training sessions and policy briefings to managers across the business
Produce and interpret HR data and metrics to support decision-making
Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that enhance engagement and culture
Provide generalist HR support across the full employee lifecycle, ensuring an excellent employee experience
Profile
CIPD Level 5 (minimum)
Proven experience in an HR Advisor or strong HR Officer role with solid ER exposure
Confident managing early-stage or complex ER cases with balanced, practical advice
Skilled at delivering concise, engaging HR training to managers and SLT
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Data-literate with experience producing and analysing HR reports/metrics
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
Proactive, curious, and solutions-focused - brings ideas, not just process
Organised, resilient, and adaptable with a calm, professional approach
Background in manufacturing, engineering, or similar environments desirable but not essential
Job Offer
Group pension plan - matched contributions up to 5%
Income protection scheme
Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the addition of mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
Regular sports and social activities
Gym membership discounts
Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
Recruitment referral bonus scheme
Excellent learning & development opportunitiesGreat working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations
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