Human Resources Advisor

The Sterling Choice; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is seeking an HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The role involves supporting line managers in a food manufacturing environment, advising on HR matters, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with audits. Ideal candidates will have CIPD qualifications or be working towards them, with solid HR experience and the ability to navigate complex conversations effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR role within manufacturing, ideally food/FMCG.
• Confidence to handle awkward conversations and administrative duties.
• Ability to work with managers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Advising line managers on HR issues.
• Handling disciplinaries, grievances, and audits.
• Keeping records and coordinating training.

Skills

HR Advisory

Communication

Coaching

Problem-solving

Education

CIPD Qualification or working towards it

Job description

HR Advisor – 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)

£35,000 | Site-Based | Food Manufacturing | Hull

Let’s be honest – this isn’t HR in a plush office with beanbags and breakfast bars.

This is HR where it matters. On the factory floor. In real conversations. With real people.

And right now, they need someone who knows what they’re doing.

The current HR Advisor is off on maternity leave, and they need someone solid to step in. You’ll be part of a site employing around 500 people – all of whom expect the HR team to keep things running smoothly.

This isn’t a box-ticking job. You’ll be a key voice in a small but busy HR team. You’ll be supporting managers, coaching where needed, and making sure everything from disciplinaries to audits runs as it should.

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Advising line managers on the day-to-day people stuff
• Handling disciplinaries, grievances, probation reviews and exit interviews
• Keeping employee records tight – contracts, inductions, payroll info, training logs
• Supporting audits (ethical, internal, customer – the lot)
• Coordinating training and making sure the matrix isn’t just a spreadsheet graveyard

What you’ll need:

• CIPD qualified or working towards it
• Solid experience in an HR role within manufacturing (food/FMCG is ideal)
• Comfortable handling a bit of everything – admin, advice, and awkward conversations
• The confidence to work with managers at all levels and push back when needed
• A practical mindset and the ability to get stuck in from day one

If this strikes a chord with you and your CV is ready, then click apply now! If your CV is not ready and you want to learn more, call me (Olly) on 01733 391 515 !