HR Advisor

Owen Daniels; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a fast-paced manufacturing site in Willenhall. The successful candidate will lead HR initiatives including recruitment and employee relations, while managing training and engagement activities. Essential qualifications include CIPD Level 5 and 4–5 years of HR experience in manufacturing. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 33 days’ holiday and life assurance.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Life Assurance: 3x Salary

Free car parking

On-site restaurant

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong employee relations experience handling complex cases.
• Proven coaching skills to develop and support managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead new starter inductions and HR records maintenance.
• Oversee general HR administration like time & attendance.
• Coordinate training courses supporting apprenticeship recruitment.

Skills

CIPD Level 5

Employee relations

Coaching skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel skills

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Job description

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.

HR Advisor

Permanent

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

Job Description

• 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

Company Benefits

• 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Life Assurance : 3x Salary
• Free car parking
• On‑site restaurant

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