Job Description
HR Advisor - Manufacturing
9–12 Month FTC
West Midlands with regular travel to other sites
Up to c. £35,000
Car Allowance
Global Manufacturing Organisation
I’m currently supporting a global manufacturing leader in the search for an experienced HR Advisor to join their UK manufacturing operations on a maternity cover contract.
This is not a holding role you will be a visible, hands-on HR partner supporting operational leaders across multiple manufacturing sites within a fast-paced, union and non-union environment.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with site leadership teams, providing pragmatic and commercially focused HR support while partnering with a highly collaborative and people-centric HR function.
Key Responsibilities
* First-line HR support across operational and commercial teams
* Managing your sites ER casework including absence, disciplinaries, grievances and performance
* Coaching and developing line managers
* Supporting both shop-floor and office-based populations
* Using HR data and insights to support decision making
* Acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring employment law best practice
About You
* 2–5 years’ operational HR experience (manufacturing or similar environment preferred)
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
* Strong ER and employment law knowledge
* Confident working with operational leaders and stakeholders
* Resilient, pragmatic and relationship-driven
* Comfortable working autonomously and across multiple sites
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established global organisation with strong brand recognition, excellent HR leadership, and exposure to complex, operational HR challenges.
If you are interested we look forward to receiving your CV / Application.