Human Resources Advisor

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Rhiwderin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Progression and development

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions is recruiting an HR Advisor for a manufacturing site in Newport on a full‑time, onsite basis.

You will provide practical HR support across employee relations, absence management, policy advice and HR reporting within a busy 24/7 production environment.

The role offers a competitive salary (£35,000) plus benefits and clear progression opportunities, with a supportive team and a focus on developing your HR career.

Qualifications

• Experienced in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Confident managing a wide range of employee relations cases.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations casework (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability).
• Support managers through investigations, hearings and formal processes.
• Monitor and analyse absence trends; support absence management.
• Provide advice on HR policies, procedures and employment law.
• Support employee engagement and maintain HR records and systems.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Education

CIPD qualification (or studying)

Job description

HR Advisor - Manufacturing!

Newport | Full-Time | Onsite

£35,000 + Benefits + Progression and Development

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

We are a leading manufacturing business operating a busy 24/7 production environment. We are looking for a proactive and people-focused HR Advisor to join our HR team and provide support across a wide range of employee relations and HR activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands‑on, generalist HR role and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will provide practical HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the site.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters.
• Supporting managers through investigations, hearings and formal processes.
• Monitoring and analysing absence trends and supporting effective absence management.
• Assisting with long‑term sickness cases in partnership with Occupational Health and management teams.
• Providing advice on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Supporting employee engagement initiatives and maintaining a visible presence across the site.
• Producing HR reports and maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role.
• Confident managing a wide range of employee relations cases.
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Positive, approachable and able to work independently using their own initiative.

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, logistics, warehousing, distribution, or another operational environment is highly desirable. Experience working with a unionised workforce and a CIPD qualification (or working towards one) would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative HR team environment.
• A varied and rewarding generalist HR role.
• Opportunities to develop your HR career within a successful and growing manufacturing business.
• Exposure to a dynamic 24/7 operational environment where you can make a real impact.

Working Hours

This role is based on‑site in Newport. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.