HR Advisor

Forrest Recruitment; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established business in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area. The role involves providing proactive HR support to managers and staff, working closely with the HR Manager and overseeing employee relations across the site.

You will advise on HR policies and employment law, contribute to workforce planning, absence management, and reporting to inform business decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role.
• Experience managing employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, sickness absence).
• CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees on ER matters.
• Advise on HR policies, procedures and employment law, ensuring consistency.
• Support and manage ER cases, including disciplinary and sickness absence.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

HR policies

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or higher

Job description

Position: HR Advisor

Location: Newcastle under Lyme

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Forrest Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established and growing business based in the local area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced organisation that is going through a period of positive change and development. Working closely with the HR Manager and wider management team, you will play a key role in providing a proactive HR service, supporting managers and colleagues across the business.

The Role

• Providing day-to-day HR advice, guidance and support to managers and employees across a range of employee relations matters
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation, ensuring consistency and best practice
• Supporting and managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and sickness absence matters
• Assisting with formal investigations, hearings and meetings, providing guidance throughout the process
• Working closely with managers to improve employee engagement, performance, retention and communication
• Supporting absence management processes, including occupational health referrals, return-to-work arrangements and identifying ways to reduce absence levels
• Assisting with workforce planning, recruitment requirements and future resourcing needs
• Providing accurate HR data and reporting to support business decisions and wider HR initiatives
• Contributing to ongoing HR projects and supporting the continuous development of people management practices

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within a generalist HR role
• Experience managing employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work within a fast-paced, site-based environment

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional looking to further develop their career within a growing business, where you will have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the HR function and wider organisation