People Advisor - HR Generalist (Manufacturing)

SF Partners; Thurcaston; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Recruitment is recruiting for a People Advisor to join an established manufacturing business on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Based in LE4, this busy generalist HR role offers hands-on support to managers and staff across the business.

You'll provide practical HR advice, manage employee relations cases, coach managers, and help drive HR and payroll system projects, working closely with the People Lead and wider People Team.

Qualifications

• Two to three years' HR advisory experience
• Broad generalist HR background with employee relations casework
• Experience in manufacturing or food/manufacturing environment
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards it
• Strong relationship-building and advisory skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Experience using HR or payroll systems and reporting data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUP beneficial

Responsibilities

• Manage disciplinary and grievance cases from start to finish with clear guidance
• Support absence management and liaise with Occupational Health when needed
• Advise managers and employees on employment matters including family leave and flexible working
• Coach managers on people processes and decision-making
• Support recruitment activity with the central team
• Contribute to HR and payroll system change projects
• Produce and interpret HR data and health surveillance reporting
• Assist with quarterly/annual compliance audits and training needs

Skills

HR advisory experience

Employee relations

Data reporting

Microsoft Excel

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

HR/payroll systems

Job description

SF Recruitment is recruiting for a People Advisor to join an established manufacturing business on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Based in LE4, this busy generalist HR role offers hands-on support to managers and staff across the business.

You'll provide practical HR advice, manage employee relations cases, coach managers, and help drive HR and payroll system projects, working closely with the People Lead and wider People Team.