HR Operations Advisor

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Workforce Staffing Ltd in Ledbury is seeking an experienced HR Operations Advisor for a busy food manufacturing site. You will provide day-to-day HR advice, manage employee relations, and support managers with policy guidance and recruitment.

Work closely with the Head of People to develop a positive workplace culture, ensure UK employment law compliance, maintain HR records and drive engagement. This full-time, on-site role offers £35,000–£38,000 per year and Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor, Generalist or similar role.
• Strong employee relations experience and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidence managing disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability cases.
• Supporting workplace investigations and preparing relevant documentation.
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee development activities.
• Working closely with the Head of People on HR projects and initiatives.
• Helping to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

UK employment law

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

HR Operations Advisor

Ledbury, Herefordshire | Full-time | Permanent

£35,000?£38,000 per annum | Monday?Friday | On-site

Ready for Your Next Move in HR?

We're recruiting an experienced and confident HR Advisor to join a well-established and growing business within the fast-paced food manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers, handling employee relations matters and making a real difference across a busy operational environment.

Our client is looking for a proactive, approachable and commercially aware individual who can provide practical HR advice, support employees and managers, and play a key role in developing a positive and effective workplace culture. If you thrive in a hands-on HR role, enjoy variety and want to be part of a business where your contribution really matters, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Managing employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability cases.
• Supporting workplace investigations and preparing relevant documentation.
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee development activities.
• Working closely with the Head of People on HR projects and initiatives.
• Helping to improve employee engagement, wellbeing and workplace culture.
• Maintaining accurate HR records and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

About You

We're looking for a confident, organised and approachable HR professional with strong generalist HR experience and a passion for supporting people and business performance.

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong employee relations experience and knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confidence managing disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification would be advantageous.
• Experience within manufacturing, FMCG or logistics would be beneficial.

Your Background Could Include

HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Generalist, People Advisor, Employee Relations Advisor, HR Officer, HR Coordinator, Senior HR Administrator or People Operations Advisor.

What's On Offer

• £35,000?£38,000 annual salary.
• Monday?Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business.
• Varied, hands-on HR role with genuine responsibility.
• Close working relationship with the Head of People.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute to HR improvements and employee engagement initiatives.