HR Advisor

Michael Page; Newtown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Michael Page in the United Kingdom is seeking an HR Advisor to provide expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle, supporting managers and employees while ensuring HR practices align with employment legislation and business objectives.

The role covers employee relations, recruitment, talent development and engagement, with a focus on manufacturing operations. It is a permanent position offering a competitive benefits package and a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR professional certification.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to managers on employee relations, disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Manufacturing Operations and support headcount planning.
• Support development of future leaders and talent management programmes.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment planning

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Analytical skills

Education

CIPD qualified

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

As HR Advisor, you will provide expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle, supporting managers and employees while ensuring HR practices align with business objectives and employment legislation.

Client Details

Join a global manufacturing organisation with a market leading presence. where innovation, sustainability and people development come together to create rewarding, long-term careers.

Description

Employee Relations & Business Partnering

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance management cases.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Coach and support managers in applying HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Manage complex employee relations cases with confidence and professionalism.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities across Manufacturing Operations.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify workforce requirements and support future headcount planning.
• Help develop effective talent attraction strategies for skilled and technical roles.
• Support initiatives that improve employee retention and engagement.

Talent Development & Succession Planning

• Support the development of future leaders and key talent within the business.
• Contribute to succession planning initiatives and talent management programmes.
• Help drive performance and development processes that enable employees to achieve their full potential.
• Support leadership development, management training and early careers programmes.

Culture & Employee Engagement

• Champion a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and employee forums.
• Gather and act upon employee feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Help strengthen the organisation's reputation as an employer of choice.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and remain compliant with employment legislation.
• Support the implementation of new HR initiatives, policies and projects.
• Monitor and mitigate people-related risks across the business.
• Promote best practice across HR, health and safety, and organisational compliance requirements.

Profile

• We're looking for an HR professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management.
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent).
• Degree educated or equivalent experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £40,000 to £42,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Permanent position in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best