On-Site HR Advisor – Employee Relations (Manufacturing)

ALPLA INC.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance from day one

Company Bonus scheme

Company Pension scheme

Subsidised canteen

Maternity and paternity pay

Christmas vouchers

Long service awards

Perk box benefits

Job summary

ALPLA INC. in Warrington is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a global manufacturing business. This hands-on generalist role focuses on employee relations and providing compliant HR support to managers and employees on site.

You will partner with leaders, manage complex ER cases, maintain HR records, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR advisory role in manufacturing or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to manage multiple employee relations cases end-to-end.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with managers.
• Organised and able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance, probation, absence and long-term sickness.
• Coach and support line managers on HR policies, procedures, UK employment law and best practice to ensure consistent people management across the business.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, building strong relationships with managers and employees while maintaining a visible HR presence on site.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies, employment legislation and audit requirements, including SEDEX and SMETA standards.
• Monitor, analyse and report on key HR metrics, including absence, employee turnover, agency labour and employee relations trends to support business decision-making.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance people processes and operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with Health & Safety and Occupational Health to manage employee referrals, capability cases and wellbeing initiatives.
• Promote a positive employee experience by delivering a proactive, professional and customer-focused HR service across the site.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 or 5 (desirable)

Job description

ALPLA INC. in Warrington is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to support a global manufacturing business. This hands-on generalist role focuses on employee relations and providing compliant HR support to managers and employees on site.

You will partner with leaders, manage complex ER cases, maintain HR records, and drive continuous improvement across HR processes in a fast-paced environment.