Part-Time Manufacturing HR Advisor (Fixed-Term)

Vanilla Recruitment; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Vanilla Recruitment is recruiting a part-time HR Advisor for a well-established manufacturing business on a fixed-term contract until April 2027. The role is on-site in Market Harborough and involves supporting managers, improving engagement, and ensuring consistent people processes.

The successful candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven ER case experience.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) in HR is required or demonstrated HR experience.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and GDPR familiarity.
• Experience supporting managers and handling ER cases in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures and employment law.
• Manage employee relations cases from investigation to resolution.
• Conduct HR compliance audits and maintain accurate records (GDPR).
• Design and deliver coaching and training for line managers.
• Monitor training completion and employee engagement activities.
• Produce HR reports on absence, turnover, compliance and training.
• Support monthly payroll administration and provide HR data to Finance.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

HR systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Coaching & mentoring

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Vanilla Recruitment is recruiting a part-time HR Advisor for a well-established manufacturing business on a fixed-term contract until April 2027. The role is on-site in Market Harborough and involves supporting managers, improving engagement, and ensuring consistent people processes.

The successful candidate will have CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and proven ER case experience.