HR Advisor

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer is seeking an HR Advisor in Newport, UK. This fully office-based role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to exit. Responsibilities include providing HR advice, maintaining employee data, and assisting with HR projects. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification and experience in a generalist HR role, with a strong understanding of HR processes and relations. The salary offered is up to £37,000.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification level 3 or 5 is required.
• Experience in a generalist HR role is essential.
• Strong understanding of HR processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and practical support.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
• Maintain accurate employee data across HR systems.
• Produce reports to assist decision-making.

Skills

CIPD qualification level 3 or 5 (or working towards)

Proven experience in a generalist HR role

Strong knowledge of HR processes and employee relations

Confidence working with HR systems and using data

Job description

HR Advisor- Newport- Fully Office Based
Salary up to £37,000

Yolk Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a global manufacturer in the search for an experienced HR Advisor.

This is a broad, hands‑on HR role where you’ll support the full employee lifecycle while working closely with managers across the business. You’ll also play a key part in improving how HR operates by making the most of digital tools and emerging technology to support better decisions and a stronger employee experience.

What you'll be doing

• Providing day‑to‑day HR advice and practical support to line managers

• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exit

• Maintaining accurate employee data across local HR systems and the global HRIS

• Producing reports to support site and management decision‑making

• Supporting recruitment activity, including interviews, alongside the central recruitment team

• Preparing offer letters, contracts and letters confirming changes to terms and conditions

• Managing onboarding processes and ensuring all new starter documentation is complete

• Supporting absence management, capability cases and employee relations matters

• Assisting with investigations, disciplinaries and grievances

• Conducting exit interviews and sharing insights to support improvement

• Delivering HR training sessions and workshops for managers and employees

• Supporting organisational change initiatives and wider HR projects

• Coordinating payroll inputs and responding to audit requests

• Working with external bodies to ensure legal compliance

• Supporting people initiatives, engagement activity and the journey towards Great Place to Work accreditation

• Attending job fairs with hiring managers and sharing best practice across the business

What you'll bring

• CIPD qualification level 3 or 5 (or working towards)

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role

• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employee relations

• Confidence working with HR systems and using data to inform decisions