Interim Senior HR Advisor

Senior HR Advisor Dudley - fully office based 6 months FTC circa 45,000

Gleeson Recruitment Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley to recruit an experienced Senior HR Advisor on a 6-month interim contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and is confident providing expert HR advice across the full employee lifecycle. You'll work closely with managers across the business, supporting day-to-day HR activity while driving best practice and ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues.
• Coach and support line managers to build confidence and capability in managing their teams.
• Manage complex HR casework from start to finish, ensuring legal compliance and consistency.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and talent initiatives where required.
• Assist with organisational change projects and business initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date and implemented effectively.
• Analyse HR data and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across HR processes and employee experience.

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to manage complex cases independently.
• CIPD qualified (or working towards) is desirable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment would be highly advantageous.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Available to start at short notice or immediately preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful manufacturing organisation during a busy period, where you can make an immediate impact within a supportive HR team.