Interim HR Advisor

JELD-WEN, Inc.; Penrith; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JELD-WEN, Inc. in Penrith, Cumbria, is seeking an experienced HR Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract onsite.

You will partner with site managers to support people, drive employee relations, and help create a high-performing workplace culture. The role focuses on advising on people matters, leading investigations and absence management, coaching managers, and supporting recruitment activities to deliver a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as HR Advisor or HR Generalist in manufacturing or fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience supporting managers within manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Professional, proactive and confidential approach to HR.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted HR partner for managers, providing practical advice and guidance on a wide range of people matters.
• Lead employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes.
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in managing performance, attendance and employee wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships across the site through regular floor walks and visible, proactive HR support.
• Support recruitment activities including interviewing, onboarding, probation, training and other HR administration activities to deliver a positive employee experience.

Skills

HR Advisor

Employee relations

Coaching

Communication

UK employment law

Education

HR qualification

Job description

Location: Penrith, GB, CA11 9EH

Onsite role in Penrith, Cumbria

Are you a hands‑on HR professional who enjoys working closely with managers, building relationships on the shop floor, and helping people perform at their best?

We're looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Penrith manufacturing site on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers and employees, driving positive employee relations, and helping create a high‑performing workplace culture.

What impact you will make:

• Be a trusted HR partner for managers, providing practical advice and guidance on a wide range of people matters.
• Lead employee relations cases, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance and absence management processes.
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability in managing performance, attendance and employee wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships across the site through regular floor walks and visible, proactive HR support.
• Support recruitment activities including interviewing, onboarding, probation, training and other HR administration activities to deliver a positive employee experience.

What you need to succeed:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or HR Generalist role ideally within a manufacturing, industrial, logistics, engineering or other fast‑paced operational environment.
• Strong employee relations knowledge and a good understanding of UK employment law.
• Experience supporting managers within a manufacturing, industrial or operational environment.
• Excellent communication, coaching and relationship‑building skills.
• A professional, proactive and confidential approach to HR.

Why Join JELD-WEN?

You'll join a supportive HR team where you can make an immediate impact, work closely with operational leaders, and help shape a positive employee experience across the site.

Ready to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you.