HR Advisor

Anne Corder Recruitment; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an HR Advisor to support a dynamic business within the manufacturing and food sector. The role involves providing expert HR advice, managing employee relations, overseeing training, and ensuring compliance with policies. Candidates should have proven HR experience, excellent communication skills, and a sound knowledge of employment law. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values the impact of HR.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases effectively.
• Support absence management and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure HR systems and records are accurate and up to date.
• Drive training compliance and lead inductions.
• Champion diversity and the company's values.

Skills

HR advisory expertise

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of employment law

Hands-on HR systems experience

Flexible and proactive

Education

CIPD qualification (or working towards)

Job description

HR Advisor

Multi Sites - UK & Ireland - Competitive Salary

Are you a proactive and credible HR professional looking to make a real impact? Our client, a leading organisation within the manufacturing and food sector, is seeking an HR Advisor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic business where people are at the heart of success.

About the Role

As HR Advisor, you'll play a key role in supporting the HR Business Partner and site leadership to deliver an effective and efficient generalist HR service. From employee relations and absence management to training, recruitment, and engagement, you'll be instrumental in shaping and supporting the people agenda while ensuring compliance with policies, best practice, and employment law.

At smaller sites, you'll also oversee operational training, ensuring the highest standards in skills, compliance, and employee development.

What You'll Be Doing as HR Advisor

• Providing expert HR advice to managers and employees in line with policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Managing employee relations cases (capability, conduct, grievance) with timely and compliant outcomes.
• Supporting managers with absence management, occupational health, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensuring HR systems and records are accurate and up to date.
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support seamless recruitment and onboarding.
• Driving training compliance, validating training processes, and leading inductions at smaller sites.
• Supporting engagement initiatives, wellbeing events, and local community partnerships.
• Working with operational teams to plan resources, promote apprenticeships, and build future talent pipelines.
• Championing diversity, communication, and the company's values across all levels.

What We're Looking For - HR Advisor

• Proven experience as an HR Advisor (or similar HR role).
• Strong organisational, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in advising senior stakeholders with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Hands-on experience with HR systems.
• Flexible, proactive, and determined with a practical approach.
• CIPD qualification (or working towards).
• Experience in manufacturing and/or the food industry.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where HR plays a pivotal role in driving success. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team environment, with the chance to contribute to engagement, wellbeing, and people development initiatives.

To take the next step in your HR career, please contact Rebecca for an informal chat or apply via the advert!

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.