HR Advisor

Manpower Group (UK); Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (UK) is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support Carlisle site operations with occasional travel to Newcastle. The role is six months with a view to extension, offering a £35k per annum rate on a fixed-term contract.

You will provide day-to-day HR advice, assist with employee relations, and drive HR admin excellence across the business. The ideal candidate will have CIPD Level 3, strong ER experience, and the ability to manage HR documentation and records to a high standard.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (minimum) is required.
• Significant experience in a generalist HR Advisor or HR Officer role.
• Strong employee relations experience, including absence management and disciplinary processes.
• Experience drafting HR documentation and formal correspondence.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Proficient with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR matters.
• Support and manage employee relations activities, including absence management cases and disciplinary investigations.
• Draft invitation letters, outcome letters, and take minutes at formal meetings.
• Assist managers with attendance management processes and wellbeing initiatives.
• Respond to general HR queries relating to policies, procedures, pay queries, workwear, and time & attendance systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data in compliance with procedures and legislation.
• Lead the organisation and improvement of the site's HR archive system and filing process.
• Review, update, and maintain HR policies and documentation as required.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Produce HR reports and data analyses to support business needs.

Skills

Employee relations

HR advisory

Documentation

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Title: HR Advisor

Location: Carlisle - Travel to Newcastle

Duration: 6 Months - Extension available

Rate: £35kp/a FTC

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to support our site-based operations in Carlisle, with occasional travel to Newcastle as required. This is a varied generalist HR role, providing day-to-day advice and support to managers and employees across a range of employee relations and HR administration activities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting people-related processes, ensuring HR documentation and records are maintained to a high standard, and helping drive HR best practice across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a range of HR matters.
• Support and manage employee relations activities, including:
  • Absence management cases
  • Disciplinary investigations and hearings
  • Drafting correspondence, including invitation and outcome letters
  • Taking minutes during formal meetings
• Assist managers with attendance management processes and employee wellbeing matters.
• Respond to general HR queries relating to policies, procedures, pay queries, workwear, and time & attendance systems.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data, ensuring compliance with company procedures and employment legislation.
• Lead the organisation and improvement of the site's HR archive system, including the creation of a structured and compliant filing process.
• Review, update, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and documentation as required.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Produce HR reports and data analysis to support business needs.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (minimum).
• Significant experience within a generalist HR Advisor or HR Officer position.
• Strong employee relations experience, including absence management and disciplinary processes.
• Experience preparing HR documentation and formal correspondence.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Desirable

• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational environment.
• Experience of reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of HR data management and reporting.