HR Advisor

A&P Group Limited; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking an HR Advisor at their site in Hebburn. This role involves coaching managers, managing complex HR cases, and developing employee wellbeing initiatives. Candidates should have CIPD Level 5 or above and experience in HR casework and change management. Benefits include a pension scheme, health cash plan, and 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

Benefits

Pension with up to 4% employer contribution

Health cash plan and wellness services

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR casework, change management, and employee relations.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support leaders for effective people management.
• Manage complex HR cases and maintain robust records.
• Develop health and wellbeing initiatives for employees.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Data interpretation

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

A&P Tyne is hiring an HR Advisor to join the APCL HR team and provide a first-class service to our Tyne site. This role is 100% site-based, working closely with internal teams and on-site customers to manage complex, heavy engineering projects. You will work alongside the current HR Advisor to support a workforce of 300+ team members and partner with managers to resolve situations fairly and consistently with confidence and care.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support leaders at all levels to ensure effective people management across the facility, independently and with impact.
• Manage complex HR cases, including disciplinary actions, ensure robust record keeping, prioritise workload, and identify risks from high volumes of admin and communications.
• Stay up to date with ER and wellbeing topics to spot opportunities for improvement.
• Develop health and wellbeing initiatives, including occupational health and return-to-work strategies.
• Review and evolve HR policies across the group to maintain compliance, consistency, and compassion.
• Interpret employee data to uncover trends and drive smarter decisions for HR projects and continuous improvement.
• Keep ahead of employment law and HR best practices to ensure compliance across the Group by communicating updates to the team.
• Demonstrate grit, determination and influencing skills to achieve objectives; thrive in a face-to-face, on-site environment five days a week.
• Apply proven HR experience in casework, change management, and employee relations with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Display commercial awareness, a proactive mindset, and a collaborative spirit; communicate with empathy and diplomacy at all levels.
• Review and audit disciplinary matters, grievances, and performance improvement plans to drive continuous improvement and ensure best practices.
• Proficiently use Microsoft Office and interpret People data to identify trends and support retention and engagement strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent).
• Experience in HR, particularly casework, change management, and employee relations; strong coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, professional and empathetic approach, with diplomacy at all organizational levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail; ability to interpret data to inform decisions.

Benefits and What We Offer

• Personal Growth: opportunity to impact the marine and structural engineering industries while learning from experts.
• Financial Security: pension with up to 4% employer contribution and life cover at 7x basic salary.
• Healthy Living: sick pay, health cash plan, and access to dental, optical, physiotherapy, wellness services, counselling, digital mental health support, 24/7 virtual GP, and EAP.
• Work-life Balance: 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays; maternity, paternity, and parental leave support.

Security and Compliance

Some roles may be subject to security control restrictions based on nationality, previous nationalities, or place of birth. A Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check and a basic DBS check are required before employment starts.

Note: This role description reflects current requirements and is subject to change.