HR Advisor - Maternity Cover

Assa Abloy Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global access solutions leader is seeking a HR Advisor for a 9-month maternity cover position in Willenhall. You will provide HR support across various employee lifecycle activities, contribute to HR projects, and assist in enhancing employee experiences through analytics. The ideal candidate will have generalist HR advisory experience, strong communication skills, and preferably be CIPD qualified. Join us in our mission to build an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification (preferred).
• Experience in a large, complex organisation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR advice and support across all employee lifecycle activities.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement of policies and processes.
• Use workforce analytics to enhance processes and employee experience.
• Support change management initiatives, including organisational restructuring.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

Generalist HR advisory experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards it

Job description

Open the door to your career journey!

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover

Join our HR Shared Services team for a 9-month maternity cover and play a key role in delivering exceptional HR support across the business.

What you would do as our HR Advisor

Reporting to the Head of HR – Operations & Commercial, you will:

• Provide generalist HR advice and support across all employee lifecycle activities, including recruitment, onboarding, absence management, performance, training, and leaver processes.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement of policies and processes.
• Use workforce analytics to enhance processes and employee experience.
• Support change management initiatives, including organisational restructuring.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and ensure accurate documentation and system updates.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR advisory role.
• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification (preferred).
• Experience in a large, complex organisation is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to handle challenging situations.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage a fast-paced workload.

We value Empowerment, Integrity, and Innovation—and we’re looking for someone who demonstrates these values every day.

Apply now and help us build a diverse, inclusive workplace.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.