HR Advisor
Engineering & Manufacturing Environment
Uxbridge On‑site (first 6 months)
Fantastic development opportunity – supportive, energetic HR team – real impact, real variety
We’re partnering with a long‑established engineering and manufacturing organisation in Uxbridge to recruit a proactive, confident, and solutions‑focused HR Advisor. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen a growing HR Business Partner model and support a busy, fast‑paced manufacturing site.
This is an excellent opportunity for:
* an HR Assistant / Coordinator ready to step up, or
* an HR Advisor looking for a broader role, more autonomy, and a genuinely collaborative environment.
If you enjoy variety, pace, and being close to the operation this is the place to thrive.
HR Advisor - The Role
Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you’ll work closely with a small, high‑energy team of BPs who support ten operational departments across the site. Initially, much of your focus will sit within manufacturing and engineering, where there’s significant activity and a backlog of ER cases to support.
You’ll be involved in:
Employee Relations
* Supporting managers with disciplinary & grievance cases, absence management and conduct issues
* Note‑taking, coordinating meetings, and where appropriate leading cases
* Advising managers using updated policies, procedures, and best practice
Recruitment & Resourcing
* Working alongside the Recruitment Specialist
* Supporting interviews, screening, and candidate experience
* Helping shape recruitment processes for a growing, evolving organisation
Engagement, Data & Analytics
* Helping run engagement initiatives following survey results
* Supporting engagement surveys pulse checks, and exit interview analysis
* Identifying data trends and sharing insights with the BP team
Generalist HR Support
* Policy updates and guidance
* Supporting managers across multiple business units
* Contributing to ongoing development of the HRBP model
* Being a go‑to person for solutions and practical support
What Makes This Role Unique?
* Huge scope for development – the organisation is growing fast, introducing structure and modernisation. You can make a real mark.
* Highly visible role – not a corporate cog. Leadership and owners are frequently on site and accessible.
* Genuinely collaborative HR team – no barriers, no hierarchy walls, just supportive colleagues with energy and drive.
* Busy, real‑world HR – lots of ER, coaching managers, and helping embed best practice.
* Engineering & manufacturing environment – ideal for someone who likes being close to operations and enjoys a “hands‑on” workforce.
* Early finish on Fridays.
HR Advisor – About you
* HR experience in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar operational environment
* Someone who can juggle multiple priorities and move quickly
* Confident communicator who can hold their own with managers
* A proactive, solutions‑focused person who sees what needs doing and gets stuck in
* Comfortable in a non‑corporate, evolving, friendly environment
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* CIPD not essential – experience and mindset count more