We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on HR Advisor to join a supportive, down-to-earth team in a busy manufacturing environment. This is a true generalist role, giving you the autonomy to lead your own projects while working alongside an experienced HR Director who’s been at the business for 4 years. You’ll also be supported by an L&D Administrator, an Admin Support, and an Apprentice.
You’ll primarily support one site of around 100 employees, within a group of 180 employees across multiple sites. This role involves a mix of employee relations, recruitment, HR operations, and generalist HR work in a fast-paced, practical environment.
What’s in it for you?
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Full autonomy to manage HR processes for your site while knowing you’re well-supported.
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A fantastic, down-to-earth team who work together across functions.
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Opportunity to visit a second site weekly with support from the Safety & Quality Manager — real insight into the wider business.
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A mix of office and factory HR work — no day is ever the same.
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Travel is minimal and manageable: primarily Newark, with one site down the A1 visited once per week.
The Role:
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Provide full generalist HR support for 100 employees, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and HR administration.
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Manage disciplinary, grievance, absence, and capability cases independently.
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Partner with managers to advise and coach on HR best practice and compliance.
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Support HR projects, process improvements, and employee engagement initiatives.
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Work alongside the wider HR team to share knowledge and contribute to group-wide initiatives.
About You:
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Practical, hands-on, and confident HR professional.
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Experience managing ER cases and advising managers in a fast-moving environment.
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Strong communication skills, approachable, and able to build rapport across teams.
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Comfortable in a blue-collar, manufacturing environment.
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Ideally holds CIPD Level 3 (desirable, not essential).
Why This Role?
This is a real opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative, supportive environment, with space to work autonomously and grow your HR career. You’ll be part of a team who genuinely value people, with a mix of office and site-based work that keeps things varied.
Benefits:
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Additional leave
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Company events
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Cycle to work scheme
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On-site parking