HR Advisor

This is Alexander Faraday Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Stockport is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to manage employee relations and lead recruitment efforts. This role emphasizes autonomy and aims to enhance employee engagement within a people-first culture. Candidates should have strong experience in employee relations, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG environments, and be comfortable with HR systems. This full-time position offers significant opportunities for impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing complex employee relations cases.
• Proven ability to build relationships with unions and various levels of staff.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases effectively.
• Lead recruitment processes on site.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Coach and up-skill line managers.
• Support various HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

End-to-end employee relations

Relationship building

Comfortable using HR systems

Education

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for employee relations and making a real impact on the ground? We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing site. This role is offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a difference every day. NB : This is a Monday to Friday, site based role!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing employee relations cases
• Leading end-to-end recruitment on site
• Driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Coaching and up-skilling line managers
• Supporting various projects and initiatives
• Partnering closely with trade unions and senior managers

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in end to end employee relations (day to day & complex cases)
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, and with unions
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment or similar
• Comfortable using HR systems and MS Office
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

• Play a key role at the heart of a busy site
• Be part of a people-first culture that values passion and continuous improvement

If you’re ready to take on a hands-on HR role where your expertise makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you