HR/ER Advisor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Plymouth, Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking an HR/ER Advisor on a 3-month+ contract in Plymouth (commutable from nearby towns). The role offers a salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience), with weekly pay via Umbrella PAYE, and a busy, fast‑paced site requiring strong employee relations support.

You will manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters, support investigations and hearings, draft compliance HR documentation, and coach managers to handle people issues with confidence,

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR advisory or employee relations role
• CIPD Level 3 or 5 or working towards
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information professionally and confidentially
• Experience drafting HR documentation and reports

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, conduct and wellbeing cases
• Support and lead investigations, hearings and formal HR processes
• Draft legally compliant HR documentation including reports, meeting notes and outcome letters
• Coach managers to improve confidence in handling people matters
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records in line with GDPR requirements
• Collaborate with Occupational Health and external HR specialists as required

Skills

Employee relations

Disciplinary & grievance handling

Investigation support

Communication

Confidential handling

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR/ER Advisor

3-month+ contract (potential to lead to a permanent role)

Plymouth (Commutable from: Yelverton, Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge)

Salary up to £40,000, dependant on experience (paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE)

Excellent opportunity for a HR professional to join a market-leading, international manufacturing company where you will play a key role supporting employee relations across a busy and fast-paced site.

The company are a well-established, highly respected manufacturing business in the Plymouth area with sites across the world. They are renowned not only for the quality of their products, but also for being a progressive and supportive employer. Due to continued growth, they are looking for someone to join the existing HR team on a contract basis to provide support with employee relations and help drive positive people management practices across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you can further develop your HR career within a global business. Although previous employee relations and case work is advantageous, they are open to looking at candidates who are new to their HR career who have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, conduct and wellbeing cases
• Supporting and leading investigations, hearings and formal HR processes
• Drafting legally compliant HR documentation including reports, meeting notes and outcome letters
• Coaching managers to improve confidence in handling people matters
• Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records in line with GDPR requirements
• Working alongside Occupational Health and external HR specialists where required

The Person

• Previous experience in an HR Advisory, Employee Relations or HR Case Worker role
• Good understanding of HR fundamentals
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Able to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially
• IT literate with experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office

Reference Number: BBBH279825

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.