HR Advisor

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

24 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank hols

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Early finish Fridays 1:30pm

Specsavers vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Company workwear provided

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the busy HR team on a maternity cover basis at Belton, near Grantham. You will lead day-to-day HR operations, supervise two Assistants, and advise managers on employee relations while implementing a new HR and Time & Attendance system.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK employment law, multi-site HR delivery, excellent communication, and a proactive approach in a small team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at HR Advisor level.
• Sounds understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience with HR and Time & Attendance systems.
• People management or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations across multiple sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support two HR Assistants with daily HR administration.
• Advise managers on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct issues.
• Recruit across multiple sites: ads, applications, events.
• Review and update job descriptions and HR policies.
• Oversee Health referrals and health assessments.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, absence management and ER queries.
• Support apprenticeships and learning initiatives.
• Monitor employee engagement and KPI data.
• Prepare HR reports and payroll data accuracy checks.
• Lead HR and Time & Attendance system implementation.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

UK employment law

People management

Multi-site HR

HRIS / Time & Attendance

System implementation

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Tools

HRIS systems

Time & Attendance software

System implementation

Job description

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover

Location: Belton, near Grantham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with part-time flexibility considered (Part-time and Full time considered)
Contract: Maternity Cover
Travel: Occasional travel to other sites

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy Human Resources team on a maternity cover basis. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will provide comprehensive HR support across multiple sites, manage two HR Assistants and advise managers on a wide range of employee relations and HR matters.

This is a hands‑on, varied role suited to an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage day‑to‑day HR operations while supporting continuous improvement. A key responsibility will be leading the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support two HR Assistants, overseeing day‑to‑day HR administration and transactional processes.
• Provide advice and practical support on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct matters, including investigations and management meetings.
• Support recruitment activities across multiple sites, including job advertising, reviewing applications, recruitment campaigns and organising recruitment events.
• Review and update job descriptions, HR policies and procedures as required.
• Oversee Occupational Health referrals and support the delivery of workplace health assessments.
• Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, absence management, employee relations and general HR queries.
• Support apprenticeships, work experience placements and other learning and development initiatives.
• Monitor employee engagement and satisfaction, analysing data to identify areas for improvement.
• Compile HR reports, monthly and quarterly KPIs, and workforce metrics for management.
• Support the Group HR Manager with HR strategy and planning.
• Oversee time and attendance processes and ensure payroll information is accurate before payslips are issued.
• Lead the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.
• Provide generalist HR support across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures.
• Maintain health, safety and welfare standards within your area of responsibility.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working at HR Advisor level.
• A sound understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience using HR and Time & Attendance systems, ideally including system implementation.
• Previous people management or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting HR operations across multiple sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and work effectively within a small team.
• The confidence to advise managers on sensitive employee relations matters.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to embrace new systems and ways of working.
• The ability to lead the HR team in the Group HR Manager's absence.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• 24 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free tea and coffee.
• Early finish at 1:30pm on Fridays.
• Specsavers vouchers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Company workwear provided.