Human Resources Advisor

Job Description We are seeking a confident and capable HR Advisor to join a fast-paced manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, teamwork and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced generalist HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation, partnering with managers, and making a real difference to people, performance and culture.Working closely with the People Partner, you will play a key role in delivering a practical, people-focused HR service across a busy production environment. You will support managers and team members at all levels, help drive engagement, and ensure people processes run smoothly in a business where standards, pace and collaboration matter.What youll doProvide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and team leaders across the site.Support employee relations activity, including absence, conduct, performance and wellbeing matters.Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to leavers, including contracts and correspondence.Support maternity, paternity and family leave processes with care and consistency.Lead the monthly payroll process to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.Use HR data and KPI reporting to identify trends, highlight issues and support informed decision-making.Act as a super-user for the HR system, helping to improve processes and promote smarter ways of working.Support site communications, engagement activity, awards, briefings and employee events.Contribute to training workshops and people plan activity that supports site priorities.Work collaboratively as a key member of the local people team.What were looking forPrevious experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role.Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.Experience working with line managers in a fast-paced manufacturing, FMCG or similar operational environment.Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.Well organised, calm under pressure and able to balance multiple priorities.A discreet, fair and balanced approach, with a genuine interest in supporting people to succeed.Why join usThis is an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people and values a positive, supportive working culture. Youll be part of a team that cares about high standards, continuous improvement and creating an environment where people feel informed, respected and able to do their best work.We offer a competitive package including a 10% bonus, enhanced pension, life assurance, Medicash, discounted meals, take-home food, family-friendly policies, volunteering opportunities, social events, learning and development, and a flexible bank holiday benefit.If youre looking for a hands-on HR role where you can build strong relationships, influence managers and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing site, this could be the right next step.Benefits packageEV electric car scheme.Cycle to Work scheme.3x life assurance.5% matched pension, with the option to contribute more.Salary sacrifice pension option.Medicash, including free GP access and support with prescriptions and dental costs.Discounted meals in company cafs.Take-home fridge with free meals.Enhanced family leave policies.Volunteering opportunities throughout the year.BBQ and volunteering day.Long service dinners after 5+ years.Christmas party.Team socials.Learning and development opportunities.Flexible bank holidays.Please get in touch for more information on this great opportunity or apply with your CV today.

Created: 2026-04-29