Senior HR Advisor

Michael Page; Falmouth; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote-friendly policies

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a global manufacturing business on a 3‑month interim basis. You will work within the EMEA HR team, delivering pragmatic HR guidance and managing employee relations across the business.

This hands‑on role covers contracts, onboarding, policy queries, and governance, with home‑based work in the South West region and a pro rata salary of around £45,000.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor experience in a busy organisation.
• Strong employee relations knowledge with case management experience.
• Experience producing contracts, offers and HR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice to managers.
• Manage employee relations cases including absence, performance, conduct, grievance and probation.
• Prepare contracts, offers, and HR correspondence.
• Support onboarding and lifecycle administration and HR governance activities.
• Respond to HR policy queries and coach managers on people processes.
• Support year-end performance and people processes.
• Review and improve HR templates and processes.
• Collaborate with Payroll, Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Contracts & onboarding

Policy guidance

Prioritisation

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS

Job description

I'm recruiting for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a global business on a 3-month interim basis.

Client Details

Manufacturing

Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Senior HR Advisor who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can quickly add value across a broad range of operational HR activities. Working as part of the EMEA HR team, you'll support managers and employees across the business, providing pragmatic HR advice, managing employee relations cases and helping to ensure key people processes run smoothly during a busy period.

What you'll be doing

• Providing day‑to‑day HR advice and guidance to managers
• Managing employee relations cases including absence, performance, conduct, grievance and probation matters
• Preparing contracts, offers, contractual changes and employee correspondence
• Supporting onboarding, employee lifecycle administration and HR governance activities
• Responding to HR policy queries and coaching managers on people processes
• Supporting year‑end performance and people processes
• Reviewing and improving HR templates, guidance and operational processes
• Working closely with Payroll, Talent Acquisition and key stakeholders across the business

Profile

• Proven HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or HR Generalist experience within a busy organisation
• Strong employee relations knowledge and experience managing a range of casework
• Confidence advising and coaching managers on day‑to‑day people matters
• Experience producing employment contracts, offer letters and HR documentation
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, solutions‑focused approach
• CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience within an international or multi‑site environment would be advantageous

Job Offer

• Initial 3-month interim assignment
• Home‑based with flexible working - South West
• Salary circa £45,000 pro rata - PAYE
• Opportunity to join a respected global organisation
• Broad and varied HR remit across the EMEA region
• Immediate or short‑notice start preferred