HR Advisor

Owen Daniels; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a temporary contract at a manufacturing site in the UK. The successful candidate will support recruitment and employee relations, drive engagement, and shape a positive workplace culture. This role requires CIPD Level 5 qualification and 4-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing context. Competitive salary and 40 hours per week are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years relevant HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to handle complex employee relations cases.
• Experience in developing and supporting line managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead new starter inductions and maintain HR records.
• Oversee HR administration including attendance and holidays.
• Coordinate training courses supporting recruitment and development.
• Report on HR metrics and support HR projects.
• Provide employee relations support including investigations.
• Coach line managers to build team management skills.
• Deliver HR support with the site leadership team.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

Employee relations experience

Coaching skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Advanced Excel skills

Proactive and hands-on

Education

Part CIPD Qualification

Job description

HR Advisor – Temporary Contract

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting people, driving engagement, employee relations and shaping a positive workplace culture? If this sounds like you, I want to hear from you!

I am seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join a fast-paced manufacturing site. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on generalist role, supporting everything from recruitment and employee relations to training and engagement initiatives. You'll be a key player in delivering the local HR strategy, helping to achieve both short- and long-term business goals.

Job Details

• Temporary Contract 3+ months
• Competitive Salary on Offer
• Monday to Thursday, 07:00/08:00 - 16:00/17:00 & Friday, 07:00/08:00 - 13:00/14:00 (40 hours per week)
• Sutton Coldfield

HR Advisor Responsibilities

• Lead new starter inductions and maintain accurate HR and TA system records
• Oversee general HR administration including time & attendance, holidays, contract changes, and absence management
• Coordinate training courses in line with the training plan, supporting apprenticeship recruitment and development
• Collate and report on HR metrics and support wider HR initiatives and projects
• Provide employee relations support, including investigations, absence reviews, and engagement activities
• Coach and support line managers to build capability and confidence in managing their teams
• Partner with the site leadership team to deliver HR support and general administration

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Part CIPD Level 5 qualified, with 4-5 years relevant HR experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong employee relations experience, with confidence in handling complex cases
• Proven coaching skills to develop and support line managers
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving ability, and able to manage competing priorities
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to produce reports, metrics, and data insights
• Proactive, hands-on, and comfortable working independently or as part of a close-knit team

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply' or email your CV to (url removed)