HR Advisor

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Droitwich is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a hands-on, generalist HR team within a busy manufacturing environment.

You will handle HR administration, employee relations, coach managers, and ensure policy adherence across the employee lifecycle, complying with UK employment legislation and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Generalist HR across the full employee lifecycle.
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 or working towards one.
• Strong HR administration and attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience supporting first-line employee relations cases.
• Confident advising and coaching managers.
• Experience using an HRIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organisational and time-management.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Professional, approachable and people-focused.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate employee records using the HRIS.
• Ensure HR data is current and compliant.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts and policies.
• Produce HR reports and metrics.
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries.
• Support managers with absence, disciplinary, grievance and conduct matters.
• Assist investigations and related documentation.
• Coach managers on HR policies and best practices.
• Monitor probation periods and timely reviews.
• Provide practical first-line HR advice and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Coaching managers

UK employment law

Communication

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 3/5

Tools

HRIS

Excel

MS Office

Job description

HR Advisor

Location: Hybrid - Droitwich WR9

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time

Working Pattern: Fully on-site

Job Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a successful and established manufacturing business based in Droitwich.

This is a hands-on, generalist HR role where you’ll work closely with managers and employees, providing day-to-day HR support across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll be responsible for HR administration, employee relations, manager coaching, probation management and ensuring HR processes are delivered consistently and in line with company policies and UK employment legislation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with managers and making a genuine impact within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

• Managing HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle, including starters, contractual changes and leavers.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and documentation using the company HRIS.
• Ensuring HR data is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing HR documentation including contracts, letters and policy-related correspondence.
• Producing HR reports and supporting people-related metrics.
• Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations queries.
• Supporting managers with absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and conduct matters.
• Supporting investigations, meetings and associated documentation.
• Coaching managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Managing and monitoring employee probation periods, ensuring reviews are completed on time.
• Providing practical first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Ensuring HR processes are compliant with UK employment legislation and company policies.
• Maintaining confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information.
• Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to the review and development of HR policies, procedures and processes.

About You

• Previous experience working as an HR Advisor within a manufacturing environment - essential.
• Experience in a generalist HR role with strong knowledge across the employee lifecycle.
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards one.
• Strong HR administration experience and excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting first-line employee relations cases.
• Confidence providing advice and coaching to managers.
• Experience using an HRIS.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional, approachable and people-focused manner.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
• The ability to build effective working relationships at all levels of an organisation.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a global manufacturing organisation operating within a specialist and innovative industry, with a strong focus on technology, sustainability and continuous improvement.

The business offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative HR environment where you can have real involvement in employee relations, manager support and wider HR projects.