On-Site HR Lead for Manufacturing Operations

Executive Network Group; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join a large-scale manufacturing operation in Wolverhampton. You will own HR activity across a site of around 450 employees, working with leaders, supervisors and trade unions to deliver pragmatic HR support on ER, recruitment and change.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will operate autonomously, build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement in HR processes, policies and KPIs while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR advisory experience.
• Proven experience managing sensitive employee relations matters.
• Experience with Trade Unions and employee/union relations.
• Experience supporting organisational change programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Commercially aware, proactive HR approach.
• Ability to challenge managers and influence decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR contact for operational leaders, supervisors and employees.
• Manage a broad range of employee relations matters with consistent policies.
• Build relations with Trade Union representatives and support engagement forums.
• Provide pragmatic HR advice on people issues and support managers to resolve matters.
• Support occupational health referrals and collaborate with Health & Safety colleagues.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes and ensure compliant practices.
• Oversee temporary/agency labour processes and data management.
• Support learning, induction and ad hoc training activity.
• Contribute to organisational change projects and HR KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and ways of working.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team and provide cover as required.

Skills

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Recruitment

Union relations

Change management

HR data & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

UK employment law

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Executive Network Group is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join a large-scale manufacturing operation in Wolverhampton. You will own HR activity across a site of around 450 employees, working with leaders, supervisors and trade unions to deliver pragmatic HR support on ER, recruitment and change.

Reporting to the Head of HR, you will operate autonomously, build strong relationships and drive continuous improvement in HR processes, policies and KPIs while ensuring compliance with UK employment law.