HR Advisor

Ambitions Personnel; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; 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 on Fridays

Specsavers vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Company workwear provided

Job summary

Ambitions Personnel is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for maternity cover at our Belton site near Grantham. You will lead a small HR team, advise managers on employee relations, and manage day-to-day HR operations across multiple UK sites, including the rollout of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.

The role demands UK employment law knowledge, people management experience, and strong communication. Part-time flexibility is considered alongside 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor or similar role.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience with HR and Time & Attendance systems, including implementation.
• People management or supervisory experience.
• Experience supporting HR across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support two HR Assistants, overseeing day-to-day HR administration and transactional processes.
• Provide advice on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct matters, including investigations and meetings.
• Support recruitment activities across multiple sites, including advertising, applications review, campaigns and events.
• Review and update job descriptions, HR policies and procedures.
• Oversee Occupational Health referrals and health assessments.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, absence management, ER and HR queries.
• Support apprenticeships, work experience and learning initiatives.
• Monitor engagement and satisfaction, analyze data for improvements.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly KPIs and workforce metrics for management.
• Assist Group HR Manager with HR strategy and planning.
• Oversee time and attendance processes and payroll data accuracy before payslips.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

HRIS

Time & Attendance system

Payroll systems

Job description

HR Advisor Maternity Cover

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

£40K Pro rata

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.