HR Advisor FTC 18 Months

Quanex; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match 7%

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Free Eye Tests

Subsidised Canteen

Volunteer and Team Building Days

Job summary

Quanex is seeking a proactive HR Advisor to join our HR team. You will act as the main contact for HR queries, providing expert advice to managers and staff across the business.

You will support employee relations casework, policy implementation and HR data reporting with a focus on continuous improvement. You will collaborate with the HR Business Partner and wider team to deliver people strategies, learning and wellbeing initiatives, while ensuring GDPR compliance within the HRIS.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on employee relations and casework
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practices
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficient with MS Office and HRIS systems

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR queries from managers and employees.
• Advise on and manage employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring fair and compliant outcomes.
• Coach managers to build capability and confidence in handling sensitive issues.
• Support HR initiatives including engagement, wellbeing, change management and learning and development.
• Utilise HR data to monitor trends and inform strategic planning.

Skills

UK employment law

Employee relations

Confidentiality

MS Office / Excel

HRIS systems

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HR Advisor to join our dynamic HR team. In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for HR-related queries, providing expert advice and support to managers and employees across the business. You will play a vital part in contributing to ER initiatives that support our people strategy and organisational goals.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for managers and employees regarding HR-related queries and concerns.
• Advise on and manage employee relations cases from start to finish, including disciplinary procedures, grievance cases, performance management and absence management, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
• Coach managers to build capability, encouraging them to think through issues and giving them confidence and knowledge to handle difficult and sensitive matters whilst ensuring they fully understand the risks and implications.
• Support the HR Business Partner and wider HR team in delivering People Strategy projects, including employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, change management activities and learning and development support.
• Focus on continuous improvement by using HR data and metrics to monitor and report on trends that inform strategic HR planning.
• Support the implementation and consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Support the employee life cycle by assisting with onboarding, induction, probation and other HR processes as needed.
• Ensure the HRIS system is accurately maintained and up to date, managing employee records in compliance with GDPR and data protection standards.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics to inform decision-making.
• Assist in the monthly payroll process by maintaining accurate employee data within the HRIS, preparing and validating payroll schedules, providing relevant payroll data (absences, leavers, overtime), and supporting the resolution of payroll-related queries in liaison with the outsourced payroll provider.
• Keep up to date with employment legislation and HR best practice, recommending updates to policies and procedures as needed.
• Travel is required within the role once a month at our Carlisle site.

Key Skills:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent HR qualification.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing employee relations casework independently.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and experienced with HRIS systems.
• Pension match up to 7%
• 4 x Salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Subsidised Canteen
• Volunteering and Team Building Days

About Us:

We are not just another manufacturing company; we are part of something bigger!

We are Quanex, a global, publicly traded manufacturing company serving OEMs in the fenestration, hardware, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration, security, and outdoor products markets.

Our mission is to positively impact our customers, employees and shareholders and put them at the centre of everything we do, through innovation technology and best-in-class customer service.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

At Quanex, the health and safety of our employees are our top priorities. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive working environment by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations. Through comprehensive training, regular safety checks, and open communication, we ensure that every team member feels confident and protected while performing their duties. We continuously strive to minimise risks, promote well-being, and encourage a culture of safety across all levels of our organisation.

Join us and be part of a team where your safety is as important as your success.