HR Advisor for Manufacturing: People, Policy & Growth

Autograph Recruitment; Coleford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Recruitment is supporting a growing manufacturing and engineering business in the Forest of Dean with the appointment of an experienced HR Officer / HR Advisor. This role offers a mix of practical HR delivery and strategic input, enabling ownership of processes and close collaboration with managers to improve engagement and build a positive working environment.

You will provide practical advice on HR policies, support employee relations cases, coordinate recruitment and onboarding,

Qualifications

• Good understanding of HR processes and current employment legislation.
• Ability to support managers with employee matters and to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in manufacturing/engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical advice to managers on HR policies and employee matters.
• Support employee relations cases, including absence, performance, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and employee changes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Support training, development and performance-review activities.
• Assist with payroll information, reporting and HR administration.
• Help review and improve HR policies and processes.
• Support wider people and culture projects.
• Promote an inclusive, engaged and high-performing workplace.

Skills

HR policy knowledge

Employee relations

Recruitment support

Payroll administration

HR documentation

Training & development

Policy improvement

Communication

Discretion & professionalism

Education

CIPD qualification (in progress)

Job description

Autograph Recruitment is supporting a growing manufacturing and engineering business in the Forest of Dean with the appointment of an experienced HR Officer / HR Advisor. This role offers a mix of practical HR delivery and strategic input, enabling ownership of processes and close collaboration with managers to improve engagement and build a positive working environment.

You will provide practical advice on HR policies, support employee relations cases, coordinate recruitment and onboarding,