HR Advisor Role

Firmin Recruit LTD; Sittingbourne; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Pension

Gym membership

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel insurance

Company events

Job summary

Firmin Recruit LTD in Sittingbourne, United Kingdom, is seeking a CIPD-qualified HR professional level 5 (or working towards) to join a manufacturing group with a 75-year history. The HR Advisor will work closely with the HR Director on a flexible, hybrid model, delivering proactive HR advisory across the employee lifecycle.

This role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance, rewards, payroll, data analytics, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) HR professional
• Minimum 3 years generalist HR experience in manufacturing or multi-site environment
• Significant employee relations experience with complex cases
• Clear concise and empathetic communication in practical HR terms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Employee Relations and Employee Support
• Performance and capability
• Reward, Benefits and Payroll
• HR Data, Insight and Continuous Improvements
• Undertake HR duties as reasonably requested by Director of HR & Sustainability, Europe

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)

Tools

MS Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Are you a CIPD -qualified HR professional level 5 or working towards this, and looking to work directly alongside a supportive HR Director in a stable, 75- year old manufacturing success story.

"Hybrid Working Available"

Hours: 37.5 hrs. per week ( flexible). 3 days office based and 2 days remote working after 8 weeks in employment

Benefits

• Parking
• Pension
• Gym membership
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• travel insurance
• company events

Job Purpose

To provide a visible , trusted, and proactive HR advisory service that puts employees at the heart of every interaction while enabling leaders to build engaged, capable and high-performing teams. The HR Advisor will act as first point of contact for associates and managers, offering timely guidance, practical solutions, and consistent support across the employee lifecycle. Working in partnership with the Director of HR & Sustainability , Europe, the role will add value by strengthening employee experience, supporting fair and effective people practices, improving organisational capability and ensuring HR activity is aligned with my clients values, business priorities and commitment to creating a positive place to work.

Key Accountabilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding
• Employee Relations and Employee Support
• Performance and capability
• Reward, Benefits and Payroll
• HR Data, Insight and Continuous Improvements
• Undertake any HR duties as reasonably requested by Director of HR & Sustainability, Europe.

Suitable Candidate:

• Experienced HR Advisor level 5 or working towards this certificate
• Minimum 3 years generalist HR experience ideally within manufacturing, operational, or multi-site environment
• Significant employee relations experience, including managing complex cases with fairness, confidence, sensitivity, and sound judgment.
• Clear concise and empathetic communications skills, with the ability to explain HR matters in a practical and supportive way.
• Computer literate- Microsoft packages
• Strong attention to detail
• Previous experience running a payroll is an advantage
• Effect at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines