People & Safety Advisor

Interaction Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business based in Northamptonshire is looking for a People & Safety Advisor to support HR and Health & Safety functions. The ideal candidate should have experience in HR and/or Health & Safety, strong organizational skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, contributing to a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a combined HR and/or H&S role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using HR or H&S systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating job descriptions and coordinating interviews.
• Conduct onboarding processes and maintain accurate employee data.
• Support Health & Safety policies and provide guidance on compliance.
• Identify training needs and ensure compliance-related training is delivered.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Confident communicator

HR and/or Health & Safety experience

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

People & Safety Advisor
Location: Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
Salary: £28k
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible Monday to Friday between 07:00 – 18:00)

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently working in partnership with a long-established, family-owned business based in Northamptonshire. With over 90 years of history and a strong presence across the Equipment, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors, our client is renowned for their values-led approach and supportive work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a People & Safety Advisor to join their central operations team. The role supports both HR and Health & Safety functions and is pivotal in driving high standards across the business. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, organised, and proactive – someone who thrives on variety, can deliver results, and embraces change as the business continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment
  • Assist in creating and advertising job descriptions
  • Coordinate with Marketing to manage social media and website listings
  • Proactively source candidates to reduce recruitment costs
  • Liaise with external partners and coordinate interviews
  • Prepare offer letters and employment contracts
• Onboarding & Induction
  • Conduct reference, right-to-work, and driver checks
  • Coordinate induction plans with hiring managers
  • Collate onboarding documentation and track probation reviews
• HR Support
  • Enter new starters into HR systems and maintain accurate employee data
  • Support absence management and wellbeing initiatives
  • Administer flexible working and family leave policies
  • Assist managers with performance and development plans
• Health & Safety
  • Support the implementation of Health & Safety policies
  • Provide guidance on SHE standards and legislative compliance
  • Maintain H&S documentation, registers, and training records
  • Assist with audits, inspections, and incident investigations
  • Keep the team updated on legislative changes and industry developments
  • Coordinate contractor and supplier H&S documentation
• Training & Development
  • Identify training needs and liaise with providers
  • Maintain training records and matrices
  • Ensure all compliance-related training is delivered and documented
• General Administration
  • Provide admin support to People and Operations teams
  • Assist with event planning and supplier coordination
  • Follow internal procurement processes including raising purchase orders

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a combined HR and/or H&S role
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using HR or H&S systems preferred

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing business that values its people. You’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting a safe, people-first culture, all within a collaborative and friendly working environment.

How to Apply

Interested? We’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a short cover letter to: or call me on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.

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