People Advisor
Posted Today by SF Recruitment
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Belgrave, Leicestershire, UK
Summary: The People Advisor role is a hands-on, generalist HR position based in Leicester, offered on a six-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support managers and employees throughout the employee lifecycle, providing practical HR advice and managing employee relations cases. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy balancing operational HR support with project delivery. The role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement within a manufacturing site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clear, practical HR advice to line managers, ensuring consistent and fair application of policies
- Manage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from managers and employees
- Support the delivery of group-wide initiatives such as learning and development, recruitment campaigns, and payroll updates
- Contribute to people-focused projects across the site
- Identify and promote continuous improvement in HR processes and ways of working
Key Skills:
- CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent practical HR experience
- Proven experience in employee relations and independently managing casework
- Confident in building relationships and coaching managers on people-related matters
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy, site-based environment
- Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
Salary (Rate): £36,000 yearly
City: Leicester
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: HR
People Advisor
6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Leicester
Monday to Friday, 08 00
£36,000
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and confident People Advisor to join a manufacturing site in Leicester on a six-month fixed-term contract.
This is a hands-on, generalist HR position where no two days are alike. You will be instrumental in supporting managers and employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle, offering practical advice, managing employee relations cases, and contributing to both site-specific and group-wide people initiatives.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing operational HR support with project delivery, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clear, practical HR advice to line managers, ensuring consistent and fair application of policies
- Manage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
- Serve as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from managers and employees
- Support the delivery of group-wide initiatives such as learning and development, recruitment campaigns, and payroll updates
- Contribute to people-focused projects across the site
- Identify and promote continuous improvement in HR processes and ways of working
About You
- CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent practical HR experience
- Proven experience in employee relations and independently managing casework
- Confident in building relationships and coaching managers on people-related matters
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy, site-based environment
- Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook
What s in It for You?
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity
- Opportunities to develop your HR expertise across a broad range of responsibilities
- Exposure to both operational and strategic HR initiatives
- Competitive salary and standard working hours to support work-life balance