HR Advisor
Posted 4 days ago by Northwood
Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Telford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The HR Advisor role at Northwood involves providing hands-on HR support and guidance to managers at the Telford manufacturing site, with remote support for Oldham and Bromsgrove locations. The position requires case management support, administrative assistance throughout the Employee Life Cycle, and involvement in HR projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to HR practices and employee relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide case management support to Managers, ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures.
- Work with the HR Administrator to support the Employee Life Cycle, including new starter and leaver processes, Right to Work checks, and probationary reviews.
- Promote and demonstrate company Guiding Principles through day-to-day support.
- Support the HR Business Partner with advice on disciplinary, capability, and grievance cases.
- Document and file all correspondence related to employee relations cases.
- Take notes at hearings and log sanctions on the HRIS.
- Participate in HR projects as part of a proactive HR team.
Key Skills:
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Strong delivery of Employee Relations support and advisory.
- Ability to provide coaching and guidance to Managers.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and HR/Payroll systems.
- Experience in handling HR casework and advising on HR policy.
- CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) qualification.
- Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing sector HR roles.
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in everyday IT and HR systems (e.g., Dayforce).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Telford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join Northwood as a knowledgeable, influential and trusted HR Advisor! Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. We’re recruiting at our Telford site, one our fast-paced manufacturing facilities! You'll be providing hands-on HR support, coaching and guidance to Managers (Operational and Commercial functions). While predominantly based at the Telford offices, you will remotely support our Oldham and Bromsgrove sites with occasional travel to those locations. Please note this role is normally site-based 5 days per week.
About The RoleDay To Day You will provide case management support to Managers, ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently. Working with the HR Administrator to provide administrative support where necessary throughout the Employee Life Cycle will be a key part of the role, including new starter and leaver processes, Right to Work checks, probationary reviews, and Employee Relations matters. Through day-to-day hands-on support, you will play an active role in promoting and demonstrating our Guiding Principles: One Family; Zero Harm by Choice; Leading with Humility; and Empowered Teams. You’ll also be involved in HR projects, working as part of a proactive, innovative and responsive HR team.
Employee Relations You will provide support to the HR Business Partner to provide advice to Managers regarding disciplinary, capability, and grievance cases, ensuring all correspondence is appropriately documented and filed. We’ll also rely on you to take notes at hearings and log all sanctions on our HRIS.
Benefits Company pension Life assurance Sick pay Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme
Requirements Qualities and behaviours we're looking for: Resilience, self-awareness, and adaptive communication toward stakeholders at all levels. Ability to build trusted relationships with the confidence to respectfully challenge actions or behaviours. xlqdzyr Proactive approach to time management and prioritisation, balancing tight deadlines and competing priorities.
Skills And Experience We’re Looking For Up to date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice Strong delivery of Employee Relations support and advisory, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management Provision of coaching guidance and advice to Managers Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, HR/Payroll and recruitment systems Supporting or handling HR casework, advising on HR policy and procedure
The Qualifications And Experience We'll Need From You CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) FMCG or Manufacturing sector experience in an HR capacity Supporting simultaneous ER cases from initiation to conclusion Experience processing high volume Starters and Leavers Proficient in everyday IT and HR systems (e.g. Dayforce) Attention to detail in a fast paced environment Development and delivery of training Supporting Employee Engagement activities