Part Time HR Advisor

First Base; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

First Base in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is seeking a Part Time HR Advisor to provide practical, commercially focused HR support across the business. Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will handle day-to-day HR matters for managers and employees in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

You will work with an external HR partner for complex escalations, contribute to policy development, recruitment, payroll support, and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience in a busy SME manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, including HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Manage recruitment activities including advertising, interviewing coordination, onboarding and induction.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Review and develop HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support learning and development initiatives across the business.
• Produce HR reports, metrics and management information.
• Assist with payroll-related administration and employee benefits coordination.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and systems.
• Liaise with the external HR consultancy for complex casework, legal updates and escalation support where appropriate.

Skills

Generalist HR

UK Employment Law

Employee relations

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 (desirable)

Tools

HRIS / HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part Time HR Advisor

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Salary: Up to GBP42,000 per annum pro rata

Job Type: Permanent

The Company

Our client is a well-established SME manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to customers across a range of sectors. As part of their continued growth and operational development, we are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join the team and play a key role in supporting both our people and the wider business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on manufacturing environment where the majority of HR activity is managed in-house, with support from an external HR partner for complex escalations and specialist advice when required.

The Role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive HR service across the business. You will provide practical, commercially focused HR support to managers and employees while helping to drive continuous improvement in HR processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Support employee relations matters including absence management, performance management, disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Manage recruitment activities including advertising, interviewing coordination, onboarding and induction.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Review and develop HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support learning and development initiatives across the business.
• Produce HR reports, metrics and management information.
• Assist with payroll-related administration and employee benefits coordination.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and systems.
• Liaise with the external HR consultancy for complex casework, legal updates and escalation support where appropriate.

About You

We are looking for a confident and organised HR professional who is comfortable operating in a busy SME manufacturing environment.

Essential:

• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor or similar HR role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good IT skills, including HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (preferred).
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to GBP42,000 per annum pro rata.
• Permanent position within a stable and growing SME manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to make a real impact within the organisation.