HR Advisor
Location: Rochester
Salary: £45,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, on-site
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Officer on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business. This is a key, standalone site-based role, reporting directly to the UK Managing Director, where you will lead all HR operations and partner closely with managers and Board-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the HR function, including line management of the HR & Payroll Advisor, and contribute at senior leadership level
* Provide expert HR guidance across employee relations, employment law, and organisational policy, ensuring compliant and commercially sound outcomes
* Support, coach, and influence managers to improve capability and consistency in people management
* Oversee HR systems, payroll governance, benefits, and reporting, driving efficiency and data integrity
* Identify organisational risks and support the business through change, promoting a structured and consistent HR framework
Skills & Experience Required
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environment
* CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and proven experience handling employee relations cases independently
* Experience operating in a standalone or autonomous HR role and coaching managers
* Highly organised, IT literate, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and grounded HR professional to bring stability, structure, and credibility to a business in a period of transition and integration – if this looks like it could be the right fit for you – we’d love to hear from you!
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