HR Advisor
Location:– West Midlands base with regular travel to Cheltenham and Devon Salary: Up to c. £35,000 + car allowance Hours: Full-time Contract: Fixed Term 9 Months, potential of permanent.
The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to cover maternity leave within a well-established, multi-site manufacturing organisation operating across the UK. This is a hands-on, operational HR role supporting site-based leaders within a fast-paced, union and non-union environment. The successful candidate will take full ownership of their remit, acting as a trusted HR partner to operational managers on 2 sites while working closely with a supportive, pragmatic wider HR team.
Site Coverage & Travel
Base – Wolverhampton Head Office Sites : Cheltenham and Devon Travel pattern: Cheltenham: Once a Week / fortnightly - dependant on requirment. Newton Abbot: fortnightly (occasionally every 3 weeks if stable) Overnight stays available for Devon travel Car allowance provided Key Responsibilities
Provide first-line HR support to operational and commercial teams Manage absence, disciplinary, grievance and performance cases Coach and guide line managers Act as a gatekeeper for best practice and employment law Support both shop-floor and office-based populations Build strong professional relationships Use HR data and Excel to support decision-making and influence outcomes. About You:
2–5 years’ operational HR experience (manufacturing or similar preferred) CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) Happy to travel Strong employment law knowledge Proven experience working with challenging operational leaders Confident, resilient, and commercially grounded Able to challenge constructively with evidence Comfortable working autonomously and knowing when to escalate