Manufacturing HR Adviser: Policy, Payroll & People

De La Rue plc; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance - 4x salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Employee Assistance packages

Enhanced family friendly policies

Job summary

De La Rue plc is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the manufacturing site in Debden, Essex. You will support operational and strategic HR objectives, partnering with managers to deliver people solutions and ensure consistent policy application.

This role involves advising stakeholders across the site, managing payroll, recruitment, ER issues and policy development in line with UK legislation. You will work with the wider HR team to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification (desirable)
• Degree level education or equivalent (desirable)
• Broad generalist HR experience, including payroll
• Some experience in dealing with all aspects of HR practice including grievances and disciplinary procedures, absence management, consultation, employee relations issues, recruitment and selection, training, compensation and benefits and talent management
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills with ability to maintain confidentiality at the highest level in order to develop stakeholder relationships
• Assertive yet professional in dealing with requests
• Good understanding of relevant employment legislation
• Able to manage change with drive for continuous improvement
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support HR procedures: disciplinary, grievances, performance, absence, and redundancy.
• Oversee site recruitment with management and third parties.
• Handle employee relations issues, escalate when needed.
• Own specific ER issues as directed by Lead HRBP.
• Manage maternity/paternity and family-related absences.
• Monitor and address short-term and long-term absences with Occupational Health input.
• Create and update HR policies in line with UK law.
• Run payroll for the site with accurate monthly changes and record-keeping.

Skills

CIPD qualification

Degree level education

Generalist HR experience

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Employment law knowledge

Change management

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

De La Rue plc is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the manufacturing site in Debden, Essex. You will support operational and strategic HR objectives, partnering with managers to deliver people solutions and ensure consistent policy application.

This role involves advising stakeholders across the site, managing payroll, recruitment, ER issues and policy development in line with UK legislation. You will work with the wider HR team to drive continuous improvement.