HR Advisor

Henderson Brown Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG manufacturing business in North Yorkshire seeks an HR Advisor to support their on-site HR team. This hands-on role involves providing HR advice, managing employee relations cases, and overseeing onboarding processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a sound understanding of UK employment law. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits while being integral to the company culture and engagement.

Benefits

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Advisor or generalist in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in advising on employee relations, with knowledge of UK employment law.
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries and grievances.
• Oversee HR systems, records, and onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Support training and engagement projects across the site.

Skills

HR advice and support

Employee relations management

Onboarding and offboarding

Strong communication

Education

CIPD Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

HR Advisor - FMCG Manufacturing

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 plus benefits

Working Pattern: Full time, on site

We are working with a growing FMCG manufacturing business in North Yorkshire to recruit an HR Advisor to join their friendly, site-based HR team.

This is a hands‑on role where you will be visible on the shop floor, working closely with managers and employees and supporting the full employee lifecycle. It is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, building relationships and being part of a fast‑paced operational environment.

What you will be doing

• Provide day to day HR advice and support to managers and employees, acting as the first point of contact for HR queries
• Support and manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence and welfare cases
• Manage onboarding and offboarding activity, HR systems, employee records and associated administration
• Support engagement, wellbeing, training and wider HR projects across the site

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or HR generalist role within a fast‑paced environment, ideally FMCG or manufacturing
• Confident advising managers and handling ER cases with a sound understanding of UK employment law
• Highly organised, detail focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
• Strong communicator who builds effective relationships, with CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience

Why consider this role

This is a great chance to join a people focused FMCG manufacturing business where HR is very much part of day to day life on site. You will work closely with operational leaders and have real input into culture, engagement and how people processes work in practice.

If you enjoy being on site, getting stuck in and supporting a fast‑moving business, this could be a really great next step