HR Advisor

Our client is seeking a proactive and credible HR Advisor to join their dedicated HR team. In this key role, you will support the HR Business Partner in delivering an efficient and effective generalist HR service that aligns with best practice, legal requirements, and our wider people and business strategy.

As HR Advisor, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day HR operations, contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures, and providing expert guidance across all areas of the employee life cycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of the Group People Strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals

• Provide advice and support on employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinaries, and grievances

• Ensure policies and procedures are up to date, legally compliant, and consistently applied

• Manage and maintain accurate employee data and records

• Lead on absence management processes and reporting

• Promote ethical practices and contribute to maintaining the Pillar Book

• Coordinate with Occupational Health and support well being initiatives

• Assist in the delivery of Learning and Development programmes

• Assist with resource planning, recruitment, and on boarding

• Foster effective communication and employee engagement across the site

• Provide timely HR advice to support operational and strategic decision-making

• Raise and manage HR tickets in line with agreed service levels

• Participate in HR projects, conferences, and cross-site initiatives

• Monitor and report on key HR metrics (absence, retention, turnover, agency usage)

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor, HR Consultant, or in a generalist HR role

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Confident advising and influencing senior stakeholders

• In-depth knowledge of employment legislation

• Proficient in using HR systems

• Personable and professional with excellent communication skills

• Problem-solving mindset and practical approach

• Flexible and adaptable team player

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

• Experience in manufacturing or food industry environments.

If you're passionate about people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to make a real impact, please apply below.