Interim Human Resources Advisor

Eaton Syalon Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd in Derby is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join an established business on an initial three-month temporary contract, with potential for permanency. You will work closely with the Head of HR and an HR Assistant in a hands-on generalist capacity.

The role covers employee relations, policy development, recruitment support, and HR project involvement within a collaborative team. Immediate start is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HR generalist experience in a busy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR policies.
• Experience providing first-line employee relations guidance to managers.
• Ability to write, review and update HR policies and procedures.
• Strong administrative and HR systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for general HR queries from employees and managers.
• Provide first-line advice on employee relations matters.
• Support development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Review and update the employee handbook for accuracy and compliance.
• Complete HR compliance checks and maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Support recruitment activity, including job adverts and coordinating processes.
• Provide guidance to managers on HR processes and policies.
• Contribute to ongoing HR projects and broader people initiatives.
• Collaborate with Head of HR to ensure smooth daily HR operations.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Employee relations

Policy writing

HR systems

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Contract: Initial 3-month temporary contract, with potential to become permanent

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm, early finish on Friday

Working Pattern: Full-Time | Office Based

Start Date: Immediate

Eaton Syalon are currently supporting an established business in Derby with the recruitment of an experienced HR Advisor to join their team on an initial three-month temporary contract, with the potential for a permanent opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a busy, hands-on generalist role and is looking to make a real impact within a supportive and collaborative HR team.

Working closely with the Head of HR and an existing HR Assistant, you will be involved in a broad range of HR activities, from providing first-line employee relations advice through to reviewing policies, supporting recruitment and contributing to ongoing HR projects.

With plenty of projects underway, this position would suit someone who is confident working independently, enjoys variety and can quickly establish themselves within a busy working environment.

The Role

• Acting as the first point of contact for general HR queries from employees and line managers.
• Providing first-line advice and guidance on employee relations matters.
• Supporting the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and updating the employee handbook, ensuring policies remain accurate and compliant.
• Completing HR compliance checks and maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Supporting recruitment activity, including preparing job adverts, coordinating recruitment processes and working closely with the HR Assistant.
• Providing guidance to managers on HR processes, company policies and best practice.
• Supporting a variety of ongoing HR projects and wider people initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with the Head of HR to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day HR operations.

About You

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can confidently step into a busy generalist role and make an immediate impact.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a hands-on HR Advisor, HR Officer or experienced HR Generalist position.
• A good understanding of UK employment law, HR policies and employee relations processes.
• Experience providing first-line employee relations advice and supporting managers.
• The ability to write, review and update HR policies and procedures.
• Strong administration, organisational and HR systems skills.
• A proactive, approachable and professional working style.
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical HR experience is equally important.
• Previous experience within an engineering, manufacturing, industrial, logistics or similar operational environment would be particularly advantageous, although candidates from other sectors will also be considered.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive HR team where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute to a number of ongoing projects and make a genuine difference.

The position is initially offered on a three-month temporary basis; however, there is potential for the role to become permanent for the right individual as the business reviews its longer-term HR structure.