Interim Human Resources Advisor

Elevation Recruitment Group; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible start/end times

Time-in-lieu

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Elevation HR are delighted to be working with a successful Engineering Business based in Huddersfield as they appoint an Interim HR Advisor on a full-time basis. The role will be for 12 months in the first instance.

Reporting into the HR Business Partner, the role will involve coaching and advising on HR issues, managing high-volume ER casework, and supporting development conversations across an established HR team in a manufacturing environment. Hybrid working and flexible hours are included.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR Advisor role or above.
• Experience in FMCG/Manufacturing/Logistics/Distribution preferred.
• CIPD qualification or working towards it.
• Experience handling high-volume ER casework.

Responsibilities

• Managing a high volume of employee relations casework advising managers on employment law
• Provide clear, practical advice and make timely decisions on complex and sensitive cases
• Coaching and guiding managers on HR policies and embedding best practice across the business
• Supporting apprentice performance reviews and development conversations and interviews
• Prioritise a varied workload in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Build strong relationships with union representatives and support effective union engagement

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy guidance

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Education

CIPD qualification or working towards

Job description

Elevation HR are delighted to be working with a successful Engineering Business based in Huddersfield as they look to appoint an Interim HR Advisor on a full-time basis. The role will be for 12 months in the first instance.

Benefits as a HR Advisor include:

• Hybrid Working -1 Day Working from Home
• Flexible Start / End Times
• Time-in-lieu system - Gain an extra 12 days annual leave
• Health Cash Plan

Covering a period of maternity leave this role will join an established HR team supporting growth within a thriving manufacturing and engineering group.

Reporting into the HR Business Partner, the role will be responsible for working with stakeholders across the business to coach and advise on HR related issues including:

• Managing a high volume of employee relations casework advising managers on employment law
• Handle complex and sensitive cases by providing clear, practical advice and make timely decisions
• Coaching and guiding managers on HR policies, processes and embedding best practice across the business
• Supporting apprentice performance reviews and development conversations and interviews
• Prioritise a varied workload in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Build strong relationships with union representatives and support effective union engagement

The right person for this HR Advisor role will have the following attributes:

• At least 2 years' experience in a HR Advisor role or above, preferably in an FMCG/Manufacturing/Logistics/Distribution environment
• Ideally you will be CIPD qualified or working towards this
• Experienced in dealing with high-volume complex ER casework
• Must be able to start by mid-November 2026