Ashington Manufacturing Environment Full-time On-site Permanent
Are you an HR Advisor who enjoys being visible, trusted and hands‑on? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same and your advice genuinely shapes decisions on the ground? We're working with a well‑established, inclusive food manufacturing business, to find a proactive HR Advisor to join their site in Ashington. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with managers, influence culture, and play a key role in driving engagement, capability and performance.
The role
Reporting into the HR Manager, you'll provide a pragmatic, supportive and commercially‑minded HR service across a busy manufacturing site of around 175 employees. You'll be a trusted partner to line managers, supporting everything from day‑to‑day ER through to training, engagement and change projects— all while ensuring best practice, compliance and consistency.
What you'll be getting involved in
* Providing sound, practical HR advice on employee relations, performance and absence
* Supporting and advising on investigations, disciplinaries and performance management
* Working closely with managers on recruitment planning and decision‑making
* Facilitating inductions, training and development, including delivering the Team Leader Training programme
* Managing and delivering the employee forum "Our Voice", driving engagement and communication
* Coaching and developing managers and section leaders to build confidence and capability
* Producing monthly HR KPI data and supporting audits and change projects
* Deputising for the HR Manager when required
This is a role where you'll be visible on the site, embedded with operations and genuinely influential.
About you
* Part‑qualified or working towards CIPD Level 5
* Solid working knowledge of UK employment legislation
* Confident advising managers and handling ER matters end‑to‑end
* Organised, methodical and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment
* Able to balance autonomy with collaboration as part of a wider UK HR team
* Previous HR experience in manufacturing, food, retail or similar operational environments would be highly beneficial
Why join?
* A genuinely hands‑on HR role with real autonomy
* The chance to make a visible impact on engagement, capability and culture
* Supportive HR structure with a wider UK HR network
* A business that values quality, integrity and people
* Exposure to change projects and development initiatives that will strengthen your HR career
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