HR Advisor

SF Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an HR Advisor for a manufacturing client in the UK. This generalist role involves coaching managers on employee relations, delivering HR processes, and supporting payroll operations. Ideal candidates will have proven HR advisory experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law. The position offers hybrid working flexibility after probation, with 35-40 hours per week. Join a dynamic environment where you will be involved in the full employee lifecycle, making a real impact.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Advisor/strong HR Officer experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Comfortable being onsite most of the week.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers through employee relations matters.
• Deliver end-to-end HR processes across a shift-based workforce.
• Support payroll preparation and HR systems.

Skills

Employee relations management

Payroll support

Organizational skills

People-focused approach

Job description

SF Recruitment are working exclusively with a manufacturing business who are looking for a hands on HR Advisor. This role would suit someone that has previous experience as a HR Advisor or someone who is on the trajectory. Maybe been involved with employee relations with support but ready to step up. You will be working in a fast paced environment, supporting employees with all people related task. The role offers flexibility between 35-40 hours per week and hybrid working (maximum 2 days per week) once probation is passed. This is a true generalist role where you will be visible onsite, trusted by managers and involved in the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and ER to engagement initiatives and payroll support.

Hours: 35-40 per week flex on start time between 08:30 and 09:00

Salary: £34,000 per annum

What you'll be doing

• Coaching managers through ER matters (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)
• Delivering end-to-end HR processes across a shift-based workforce
• Supporting monthly payroll preparation and HR systems/time & attendance
• Driving employee engagement ideas and supporting annual events
• Advising on policies, compliance, and people-related change

What we're looking for

• Proven HR Advisor / strong HR Officer experience (manufacturing or similar environment)
• Confident managing ER cases and guiding managers (you won't be doing it all for them)
• Solid UK employment law knowledge
• Comfortable being on site most of the week (hybrid available after probation)
• Organised, pragmatic, and people-focused