Cubed Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a maternity cover contract. Covering two sites in West Yorkshire, this is a true generalist role sitting within a busy HR function, supporting managers across the business on a wide range of people matters.
If you're a confident, pragmatic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong working relationships, this could be the perfect next step.
What the Role Involves
HR Systems
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR and payroll systems
Resolving employee and management queries efficiently, escalating technical issues where necessary
Advising and coaching managers on HR system matters and extracting data for internal and external stakeholders
Sickness & Absence Management
Managing the recording and monitoring of sickness absence, identifying trends and trigger points
Administering statutory and company sick pay in line with policy and legislation
Producing absence reports and guiding managers through procedures and next steps
Recruitment & Manpower Planning
Supporting the full recruitment cycle from advertising and selection through to induction
Liaising with temporary labour providers to ensure best value and correct procedures
Supporting managers at first-stage interviews for junior to mid-level roles
Employee Relations
Providing accurate, practical advice to managers to ensure consistent and legally compliant application of HR policies
Supporting and coaching managers through low-level ER casework including disciplinaries and absence warnings
Occupational Health & Wellbeing
Liaising with the occupational health advisor and department managers to reduce site absence
Assisting with referrals, ill health retirements and supporting managers through complex long-term absence cases
General & Benefits Administration
Administering private medical and wellbeing benefits
Raising purchase orders for HR expenditure and managing invoice payments
Collating and tracking appraisals, inductions and new starter documentation
Administration of long service awards and retirement schemes
What Our Client Is Looking For
Qualifications
* CIPD Level 5 qualified, or a BA (Hons) in Human Resources or equivalent
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years' solid generalist HR experience
* Proven track record of managing a variety of ER casework
* Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, both in theory and practice
* Experience advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and recruitment matters
Skills & Personal Attributes
* Professional communicator with strong influencing and persuasion skills
* Credible and confident - able to build solid relationships and coach managers at all levels
* Resilient, results-driven and able to manage competing priorities
* Organised, discreet and committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times
Why This Role?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-run HR function in a business that genuinely values its people. You'll have real variety in your day-to-day, a supportive team around you, and the chance to make a tangible difference across the organisation.
On offer is a salary of £33,767, annal bonus up to £2200 and benefits including:
* Flexible start finish times
* 33 days leave
* Health cash plan
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Life assurance scheme
To find out more or apply, get in touch with Jess at Cubed Talent today