HR Advisor
Rotherham | Onsite | 3-Month Fixed Term Contract (Immediate Start)
A growing engineering and manufacturing business in Rotherham is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role supporting a busy operational environment. You will work closely with managers across the business, providing practical HR support with an immediate focus on employee relations, day‑to‑day advisory, and maintaining HR processes during a period of change and growth. There is potential for the role to extend for the right individual.
The Role
* Provide day‑to‑day HR support to managers across both shopfloor and office‑based teams
* Take ownership of employee relations cases, ensuring matters are handled efficiently and in line with best practice
* Support managers with absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance processes
* Ensure a consistent and pragmatic approach to people management across the business
Key Areas of Focus: Employee Relations
* Manage a range of ER cases from start to finish
* Offer clear, commercially focused guidance to line managers
* Prepare documentation and attend formal meetings where required
* Build manager capability in handling people matters confidently
HR Coordination & Support
* Maintain accurate and compliant employee records
* Support recruitment activity where needed, including interviews and onboarding
* Assist with starters, leavers, and contractual changes
* Provide payroll with accurate and timely HR data
Performance & Development
* Support ongoing performance review activity
* Assist in identifying development needs across teams
* Contribute to improving engagement and team effectiveness
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
* Ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and remain up to date
* Support internal audits and HR reporting
* Contribute to improving HR processes and ways of working
About You
o Proven experience operating as an HR Advisor within a manufacturing or engineering environment
o Confident managing employee relations cases independently
o Strong understanding of UK employment legislation
o CIPD Level 3 as a minimum, Level 5 or working towards is advantageous
o Able to work at pace, prioritise effectively, and manage your own workload
o Strong communicator, able to build credibility quickly with managers
o Proactive, practical, and solutions‑focused
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