HR Advisor

The Role

Working closely with the HR Business Partner, you will provide pragmatic and commercially focused HR advice across the site, with a particular emphasis on employee relations, manager coaching and developing leadership capability.

• Providing advice and guidance to managers across disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and flexible working matters.
• Managing and supporting complex ER cases, including investigations, documentation and advice throughout the process.
• Coaching managers to ensure ER matters are handled consistently, fairly and in line with employment legislation and company policy.
• Using ER data and feedback to identify trends, root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting the HR Business Partner with manager development, coaching and HR workshops.
• Advising on employee engagement and communications initiatives.
• Contributing to continuous improvement projects across HR processes and practices.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who is confident operating in a fast-paced, operational environment and has strong hands-on employee relations experience.

• At least 3 years' generalist HR experience with strong ER exposure.
• Experience managing a broad range of employee relations cases.
• A solid understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Strong experience coaching and advising managers.
• The ability to balance commercial considerations with appropriate HR and legal guidance.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and priorities.
• A proactive, approachable and collaborative style.
• CIPD Level 5 or above and/or a relevant degree is desirable.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or similarly operational environment would be advantageous.
• Flexibility to support varied shift patterns where required.