Your New Company You’ll be joining a well‑established, forward‑thinking organisation within the manufacturing sector, known for its strong values, collaborative culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. With multiple UK sites and a People & Organisational Performance team that plays a central role in shaping the employee experience, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact during a period of growth and development. Your New Role As HR Advisor, you’ll report to the HR Business Partner and act as a trusted partner to managers. This role is ideal for someone who’s confident managing day‑to‑day HR operations, thrives in a hands‑on environment, and brings strong judgement, credibility, and a proactive approach to people challenges. Responsibilities: Sickness absence management — lead proactive case management and contribute to strategies that reduce absence. End‑to‑end recruitment — manage vacancies from approval through to issuing contracts. Employee relations — advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, capability and general HR queries. Performance & succession — support annual review cycles and talent planning. Policy & process development — contribute to organisational guidelines and continuous improvement. HR data & analytics — maintain accurate records and produce HR reporting as required. Training delivery — build manager capability and support effective onboarding. Culture & engagement — act as an ambassador for engagement initiatives across both sites. Benefits Company pension: 1% employee / 7% employer UK Healthcare scheme, including gym and lifestyle discounts Life assurance 25 days holiday bank holidays Bonus scheme Investment in training and development On-site parking, free hot drinks, and monthly food vans. Welcoming company culture What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk