HR Advisor (Interim, 6–9 Months) | Workington, Cumbria | Full-Time | Up to £40,000 (Site Based role) Fancy an interim role with genuine variety, where no two cases look the same? Are you the sort of HR generalist managers trust to give it to them straight and sort things out properly? A busy construction business in Cumbria needs a capable pair of hands to hold the fort through a demanding patch of work, on an interim basis of roughly six to nine months. You'll be the steady, sensible HR presence keeping everything moving across a mixed office and site-based workforce. Reporting to the senior HR lead, trusted to use your judgement, and given the room to just get on with it. The Role In short, you'll be the first port of call for managers who need a straight answer and a sensible way forward, and the person who sees casework through to a clean, fair conclusion. Here's how that breaks down: The bread and butter Talking managers through the tricky stuff including sickness absence, performance, conduct and grievances, and helping them handle it well Running cases properly from start to finish, with the paperwork to back it up: investigation notes, outcome letters and the rest Teaming up with Occupational Health to get the right support and adjustments in place Keeping contracts, records and HR reporting accurate and current Where you'll add real value Getting the right people through the door by supporting with recruitment and giving new starters an induction worth turning up for Helping managers apply policies consistently, and refreshing those policies where they've fallen behind Being a visible HR presence in site and project meetings Picking up improvement work as the assignment settles in You'll Flourish if You Have CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) A solid generalist HR background with real employee relations casework behind you Confident working knowledge of employment law and good HR practice A calm head for juggling several pieces of casework at once Clear, straightforward communication and the knack of bringing managers with you Experience in busy, operational settings (construction, manufacturing, engineering, logistics or similar would suit well) Got strong HR support experience and looking for that next interim contract? Do get in touch as we're open to candidates ready to step up. Why You'll Love Working Here Salary of up to £40,000 on offer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contract direct with the employer Company pension with 5% matched employer contribution Life assurance A genuinely varied interim brief where you'll be trusted to crack on and make an impact Foxgroves Recruitment acts as an employment agency for vacancies on behalf of clients, following fair and inclusive recruitment practices in line with the Equality Act 2010. All appointments are subject to pre-employment screening, including right to work checks, reference checks, and qualification verification. Reasonable adjustments are available for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.