HR Advisor

Crowncork; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Merit-based progression

Training programs

International team

Job summary

CMbE (CarnaudMetalbox Engineering) is hiring an HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed term contract, predominantly based in Wortley with coverage for Shipley as needed. The role supports the Head of HR, handling a broad range of operational HR duties and maintaining accurate employee records while ensuring compliant practices across the business.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years in generalist HR, experience in employee relations, recruitment support, and CIPD Level 5 or a HR degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and recruitment.
• CIPD Level 5 or HR degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR with consistent and compliant HR practices.
• Liaise with managers and maintain accurate HR records.
• Manage HR systems, payroll data and produce reports.
• Apply policies fairly and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching managers

HR data management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Bachelor’s degree in HR

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll data handling

Job description

## HR AdvisorApply: Leeds: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 16, 2026 (23 days left to apply): JR104256**Job Description:**We have a new vacancy for a HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed term contract, to be predominantly based in Wortley, but must be available to cover Shipley as and when needed.**About CMbE**CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. **Your mission in CMbE**The role supports the Head of HR in delivering consistent and compliant HR practices, while deputising when required. With responsibility for a broad range of operational HR activities, the position plays an important role in supporting managers, maintaining accurate HR systems, and ensuring policies and procedures are applied fairly and consistently across the business. A strong working knowledge of UK employment law is essential, along with experience advising managers on matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and recruitment. The successful candidate will be confident managing HR systems and payroll data, producing reports, and maintaining accurate employee records. **About you** The role requires a minimum of two years’ experience working within a generalist HR position, with demonstrable exposure to a wide range of employee relations activities. Experience supporting recruitment activity, administering employee benefits, managing sickness absence processes, and liaising with occupational health is also required. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and coach managers effectively are key to the role. Candidates must be CIPD qualified to level 5 or hold a bachelor’s degree in HR. The successful candidate will be resilient, professional, and approachable, with the confidence to build strong working relationships at all levels of the organisation. A practical and well‐organised approach, combined with excellent communication skills, will support the delivery of consistent and effective HR advice.**What CMbE Offers You*** The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees**Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!**