Reporting into the group HRD this role is an ideal position for a confident experienced operationally driven HR Officer who enjoys a busy generalist HR role and is strong in day-to-day HR with a solid ER background. This is a great opportunity for an experienced operational HR Officer looking for a busy HR role involved in all key areas of HR, this role offers autonomy and the chance to make your mark, working as part of a strong wider HR team for a highly successful established organisation who are experiencing considerable growth through acquisition and can offer a real opportunity to get involved in wider HR projects and support Group HR. Brief description of the job: The HR Advisor will support people processes covering various elements across the entire employee life cycle. Full responsibility for general HR queries as the first point of contact, working closely with site managers and employees providing HR support and advice especially around disciplinaries and investigations (including dismissal), absence management, grievances and capability issues, performance management, training/development, policies, end to end recruitment (drafting adverts, advertising, managing the ATS system, interviewing, overseeing compliance and GDPR, onboarding, inductions) and all HR related issues. The HR Advisor will be responsible for making sure information on the HRIS system is correct and kept updated, compliance around confidentiality and GDPR are adhered to and storing data correctly. Also analysing and creating data for reports, management information for HR and operational dashboards. Create and deliver training sessions on HR related topics presenting to line managers. This role involves some travel to other local sites as and when required. THE PERSON SPECIFICATION: CIPD 5. At least 2 years HR Officer / HR Advisor experience in a busy fast moving working environment ideally manufacturing / FMCG / logistics/distribution or similar. Strong ER (employee relations) background. Excellent employment law background. Experience of TUPE, change management, organisational change, succession planning. Must have previous experience working with and coaching site stakeholders ie Operational Managers, Line Managers. A true operational HR generalist with excellent generalist HR knowledge. Worked in a similar role with previous relevant HR experience. Excellent attention to detail is essential, strong communicator and can prioritise work effectively. Strong interpersonal skills, good coaching experience and capable of delivering training. Previously travelled to different sites and prepared to do so in the role if required. Strong HR admin background, good with systems, data and strong IT skills (organised and confidential). Can work independently and in a busy pressurised environment. Can find solutions to problems, uses own initiative – brings energy to the role, capable of hitting the floor running and making a difference. A keenness to get involved in wider HR projects – organisational change, TUPE, succession planning, alignment etc). A strong team player and someone who works well as part of a wider HR team A “can do” attitude, ideas person and problem solver – someone who brings energy to the team and prepared to “muck in”. BENEFITS: Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 plus benefits The Role: Home based role with some site visits. Location: Thorne – South Yorkshire THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer