We are seeking a confident and capable HR Advisor to join a fast-paced manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, teamwork and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced generalist HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation, partnering with managers, and making a real difference to people, performance and culture.
Working closely with the People Partner, you will play a key role in delivering a practical, people-focused HR service across a busy production environment. You will support managers and team members at all levels, help drive engagement, and ensure people processes run smoothly in a business where standards, pace and collaboration matter.
What you’ll do
* Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and team leaders across the site.
* Support employee relations activity, including absence, conduct, performance and wellbeing matters.
* Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to leavers, including contracts and correspondence.
* Support maternity, paternity and family leave processes with care and consistency.
* Lead the monthly payroll process to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.
* Use HR data and KPI reporting to identify trends, highlight issues and support informed decision-making.
* Act as a super-user for the HR system, helping to improve processes and promote smarter ways of working.
* Support site communications, engagement activity, awards, briefings and employee events.
* Contribute to training workshops and people plan activity that supports site priorities.
* Work collaboratively as a key member of the local people team.
What we’re looking for
* Previous experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role.
* Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Experience working with line managers in a fast-paced manufacturing, FMCG or similar operational environment.
* Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.
* Well organised, calm under pressure and able to balance multiple priorities.
* A discreet, fair and balanced approach, with a genuine interest in supporting people to succeed.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people and values a positive, supportive working culture. You’ll be part of a team that cares about high standards, continuous improvement and creating an environment where people feel informed, respected and able to do their best work.
We offer a competitive package including a 10% bonus, enhanced pension, life assurance, Medicash, discounted meals, take-home food, family-friendly policies, volunteering opportunities, social events, learning and development, and a flexible bank holiday benefit.
If you’re looking for a hands-on HR role where you can build strong relationships, influence managers and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing site, this could be the right next step.
Benefits package
* EV electric car scheme.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* 3x life assurance.
* 5% matched pension, with the option to contribute more.
* Salary sacrifice pension option.
* Medicash, including free GP access and support with prescriptions and dental costs.
* Discounted meals in company cafés.
* Take-home fridge with free meals.
* Enhanced family leave policies.
* Volunteering opportunities throughout the year.
* BBQ and volunteering day.
* Long service dinners after 5+ years.
* Christmas party.
* Team socials.
* Learning and development opportunities.
* Flexible bank holidays.
Please get in touch for more information on this great opportunity or apply with your CV today.