Job Title: HR Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract – 6 Months) Location: Cramlington, Northumberland Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Thursday, 9am–5pm; Friday, 9am–3pm) Start Date: Immediate Overview A hands-on generalist HR role supporting a multi-disciplinary workforce across manufacturing, R&D, technical and office-based functions. This opportunity sits within a fast-paced, unionised environment, delivering consistent HR support across key areas including employee relations, recruitment, and management guidance. Responsibilities * Lead on employee relations issues, including absence management, conduct, performance, and health & safety concerns * Provide effective support to managers on day-to-day HR queries and internal communications * Manage recruitment processes from vacancy approval through onboarding and induction * Maintain accurate and confidential employee records; contribute to reporting and HR metrics * Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives * Work confidently with HR systems and databases (experience with SAP SuccessFactors advantageous) Qualifications & Experience * CIPD Level 5 (or currently working towards) * Proven HR advisory experience, ideally within a unionised or manufacturing setting * Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience with ER case management * Comfortable working collaboratively in a demanding, fast-moving envi...