Human Resources Advisor

This is Alexander Faraday Recruitment; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

This is Alexander Faraday Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a busy manufacturing site. This Monday to Friday, site-based role offers autonomy and the chance to make a real impact on people practice on the shop floor.

You will manage employee relations cases, lead end-to-end recruitment on site, drive employee engagement and wellbeing, and coach line managers. You will also partner with unions and senior managers to deliver people-centred improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employee relations, including complex cases.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels, including with unions.
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Comfortable using HR systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases on site.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment on site.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Coach line managers and upskill teams.
• Partner with trade unions and senior managers.

Skills

Employee relations

End-to-end recruitment

Employee engagement

Coaching

Unions liaison

Education

CIPD qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

HR systems

MS Office

Job description

Are you a confident HR professional with a passion for employee relations and making a real impact on the ground? We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a well-established manufacturing site. This role is offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a difference every day. NB: This is a Monday to Friday, site based role!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing employee relations cases
• Leading end-to-end recruitment on site
• Driving employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Coaching and up-skilling line managers
• Supporting various projects and initiatives
• Partnering closely with trade unions and senior managers

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in end to end employee relations (day to day & complex cases)
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels, and with unions
• Experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment or similar
• Comfortable using HR systems and MS Office
• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) – desirable but not essential

Why Apply?

• Play a key role at the heart of a busy site
• Be part of a people-first culture that values passion and continuous improvement

If you’re ready to take on a hands-on HR role where your expertise makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.