HR Advisor

Yolk Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer in the UK is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fully office-based position. This hands-on role involves supporting the full employee lifecycle, advising managers, and improving HR operations using digital tools. Ideal candidates will have a CIPD qualification, proven HR experience, and strong knowledge of HR processes. Join a team committed to creating an exceptional employee experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Producing reports to support management decision-making.
• Supporting recruitment activity, including interviews.
• Managing onboarding processes and ensuring documentation is complete.
• Assisting with investigations and grievances.
• Delivering HR training sessions and workshops.
• Supporting people initiatives and engagement activity.

Skills

HR processes

Employee relations

Data analysis

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD level 3 or 5

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 requestsWorking 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