Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Seaham, North East
Salary: Competitive salary
Benefits:
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hours - 8:30am till 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Retail Discount Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Death in Service
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR Advisor to join a forward-thinking manufacturing organisation at their Seaham site. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the HR Advisor will deliver a proactive, first-line HR service to managers and employees, supporting all aspects of employee relations, recruitment, HR systems, and training coordination.
As HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day HR operations and fostering a positive employee experience. You will handle a range of employee relations cases, coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain HR data accuracy, and support training and engagement activities across a busy multi-shift environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage low-to-moderate employee relations (ER) cases including absence, investigations, and disciplinary matters in line with company policy and UK employment law.
* Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes for site-based roles, including advertising, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
* Deliver engaging site inductions and ensure all right-to-work and compliance checks are completed.
* Maintain HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Kronos) ensuring data accuracy for starters, leavers, and contractual changes.
* Process monthly payroll inputs, resolve HR-related pay queries, and ensure timely documentation and records management.
* Support annual training plans, scheduling and tracking completions for compliance and development training.
* Contribute to engagement initiatives, surveys, and communication activities to enhance workplace culture.
Skills & Experience:
To succeed as an HR Advisor, you will bring:
* Previous experience in a generalist HR role within a fast-paced, multi-shift or manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing first-line ER cases.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
* Confident communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
* Working knowledge of HR systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors or similar) and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* CIPD Level 3 qualification (or working towards Level 5) is desirable.
Why Should You Apply?
This HR Advisor position offers the chance to make a real impact within a business that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and enjoy the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and people-focused environment.
If you’re a passionate HR Advisor looking for your next step in a progressive and respected manufacturing organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
The Company:
We are proud to be supporting an established and highly respected manufacturing business with a strong market presence across the UK and Europe. Known for their innovative approach and commitment to continuous improvement, they offer a dynamic and collaborative working culture where employee input is truly valued