HR Advisor

Adecco; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business is recruiting for an HR Advisor to lead the HR function. This role involves overseeing performance management, employee relations, compliance, and recruitment. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, a strong understanding of UK employment law, and excellent interpersonal skills. This opportunity allows you to build HR systems from the ground up in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive leadership

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Confident in handling absence, performance, and conduct issues.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee employee lifecycle and support line managers.
• Implement structured appraisal system across departments.
• Manage disciplinary procedures and grievances.
• Maintain employee records in line with GDPR.
• Support hiring managers in workforce planning and recruitment.
• Promote wellbeing and positive workplace culture.

Skills

HR experience

Understanding of UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

We are recruiting for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to lead the HR function within a well-established manufacturing business. This is a newly created position, offering the opportunity to build HR systems, culture, and processes from the ground up.

The successful candidate will oversee the entire employee lifecycle, support line managers, and help drive employee engagement, performance, and compliance. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building HR functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performance Management & Appraisals
  • Implement a structured appraisal system across departments
  • Support managers in setting objectives and performance reviews
  • Address underperformance through improvement plans
  • Identify training needs from performance data
• Attendance & Absence Management
  • Monitor attendance and manage absence procedures
  • Investigate patterns of absenteeism and implement solutions
  • Support supervisors with lateness/absence issues
  • Maintain accurate records and produce regular reports
• Employee Relations & Conduct
  • Manage disciplinary procedures and grievances
  • Ensure policies are applied fairly and legally
  • Be the go-to contact for employee queries and concerns
  • Foster a respectful, inclusive working environment
• HR Administration & Compliance
  • Maintain employee records in line with GDPR
  • Keep HR policies updated and legally compliant
  • Prepare HR reports and insights for management
  • Oversee holiday tracking, return-to-work interviews, etc.
• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Support hiring managers in workforce planning
  • Manage job postings, interviews, and candidate selection
  • Deliver structured onboarding and induction programmes
• Employee Engagement & Culture
  • Promote wellbeing and positive workplace culture
  • Organise staff communications and recognition initiatives
  • Work with management to improve staff retention and satisfaction

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Confident in handling absence, performance, and conduct issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously
• CIPD Level 5 or above (or working towards) is highly desirable

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead an HR function from the ground up
• Supportive leadership and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established, family run organisation who really values its employees and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Immediate interview available.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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