HR Advisor

Ashley Kate HR; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment support firm is seeking an Interim HR Advisor in Leeds for a 12-month contract. The ideal candidate will provide generalist HR support, oversee employee relations, and manage payroll processes. Strong autonomy and hands-on experience with UK employment law are essential. You will play a key role in the management team, delivering HR services across the employee lifecycle. This position offers a competitive salary up to £45k and requires a quick turnaround on the start date.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work autonomously in a site-based role.
• Strong hands-on experience with employee relations.
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site-based HR lead for the Leeds site.
• Deliver a true generalist HR service for managers and employees.
• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries and grievances.

Skills

HR generalist

employee relations

autonomy

change management

Job description

Interim HR Advisor

Up to £45k | Full time, Interim for 12 months | Leeds based - LS26

Ashley Kate are delighted to be supporting with a great business as they look to recruit an Interim HR Manager for 12 months, based in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the site-based HR lead for the Leeds site, operating as a key member of the site management team
• Deliver a true generalist HR service, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle
• Lead on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, restructures and complex long-term sickness cases
• Oversee payroll
• Support change management initiatives, including senior leadership changes, workforce planning and communication programmes
• Contribute to project work such as salary benchmarking, organisational change, culture surveys and employee forums

We're Looking For

• An experienced HR generalist who can operate confidently at all levels of the business
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a site-based role, acting as the go-to HR lead
• Strong, hands-on experience with employee relations
• Solid working knowledge of UK employment law and statutory requirements
• Experience overseeing or managing payroll processes is essential
• Ideally A background in manufacturing or FMCG
• Comfortable leading and delivering change management projects and influencing senior stakeholders

Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a quick turn around on start date.

Interested? Get in touch!

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