People & Culture Advisor

Adept Resourcing; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Adept Resourcing is hiring a People & Culture Advisor for a key engineering client in Sheffield as they undergo a strategic transformation. This 18-month FTC presents a unique opportunity for an HR professional to make a significant impact. The role entails advising on HR matters, supporting recruitment, and enhancing employee engagement within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday (including public holidays)

Pension and Life Assurance schemes

Free on-site parking & easily accessible location

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted healthcare plan

Occupational health services & well-being support

Long service recognition

Retail discounts

Support for ex-military and reservists

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing HR advice to managers and staff.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Passionate about employee experience and culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as first contact for HR queries and support.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters.
• Support full recruitment cycle from posting to onboarding.

Skills

HR Advisory

Data Analysis

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or higher

Tools

HRIS platforms

Case management systems

Job description

Adept Resourcing are excited to recruit a People & Culture Advisor to join our globally recognised, large-scale engineering and manufacturing client in the heart of Sheffield. As part of a strategic transformation programme, our client is entering a new era of growth and innovation, securing its place as a critical supplier in the UK's defence and infrastructure sectors.

With over 600m being invested into site modernisation, this is a unique time to join a legacy employer that blends heritage with future-forward ambition. This 18-month FTC is an ideal opportunity for a motivated HR professional to make a tangible impact, with the real potential for the role to become permanent.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the first point of contact for operational HR queries and support
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Maintain and analyse HR data, reporting on key metrics such as turnover and absence
• Support the full recruitment cycle - from posting roles and conducting interviews to onboarding
• Advise managers on performance management and employee development
• Contribute to employee engagement and well-being programmes
• Help refine and improve HR processes to ensure compliance and efficiency

About You

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or higher)
• Experience in providing HR advice to managers and staff
• Skilled in using HRIS platforms and case management systems
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• Sound understanding of HR metrics, recruitment, and talent practices
• Passion for creating a positive employee experience and culture

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• Pension and Life Assurance schemes
• Free on-site parking & easily accessible location
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted healthcare plan
• Occupational health services & well-being support
• Long service recognition
• Retail discounts
• Proud supporter of ex-military and reservists

Location: Sheffield
Salary: 34,500
Contract: 18-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) - potential to become permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 4pm (flexibility can be considered). Hybrid (1 day from home)

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