3-month+ contract (potential to lead to a permanent role)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an HR/ER Advisor on a 3-month+ contract based in Plymouth (commutable from nearby towns). Salary up to £40,000, paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE. The role supports employee relations across a busy site and offers exposure to global operations within a market-leading manufacturing group.

The ideal candidate has HR advisory or ER experience and a CIPD qualification (or working towards it). Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR advisory, employee relations, or HR casework.
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals and employment law.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards) preferred.
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance and absence management.
• Lead investigations, hearings and formal HR processes.
• Draft legally compliant HR documentation.
• Coach managers to handle people issues confidently.
• Maintain confidential HR records in line with GDPR.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health and external HR specialists as required.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Communication skills

GDPR compliance

HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR/ER Advisor

3-month+ contract (potential to lead to a permanent role)

Plymouth (Commutable from: Yelverton, Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge)

Salary up to £40,000, dependant on experience (paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE)

Excellent opportunity for a HR professional to join a market-leading, international manufacturing company where you will play a key role supporting employee relations across a busy and fast-paced site.

The company are a well-established, highly respected manufacturing business in the Plymouth area with sites across the world. They are renowned not only for the quality of their products, but also for being a progressive and supportive employer. Due to continued growth, they are looking for someone to join the existing HR team on a contract basis to provide support with employee relations and help drive positive people management practices across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you can further develop your HR career within a global business. Although previous employee relations and case work is advantageous, they are open to looking at candidates who are new to their HR career who have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, conduct and wellbeing cases
• Supporting and leading investigations, hearings and formal HR processes
• Drafting legally compliant HR documentation including reports, meeting notes and outcome letters
• Coaching managers to improve confidence in handling people matters
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records in line with GDPR requirements
• Working alongside Occupational Health and external HR specialists where required

The Person

• Previous experience in an HR Advisory, Employee Relations or HR Case Worker role
• Good understanding of HR fundamentals
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Able to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially
• IT literate with experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Reference Number: BBBH279825

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.