Senior HR Advisor

Precept Recruit; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Precept Recruit is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for an interim (3-6 months) or permanent role based in Hucknall. The role focuses on providing hands-on HR support during significant organisational change, handling complex employee relations and advising managers across the full employee lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have strong HR generalist experience at senior level, with a proven ability to navigate change, support consultations and drive practical HR solutions in a busy manufacturing

Qualifications

• Strong HR generalist experience at senior advisor level.
• Experience handling complex employee relations cases.
• Experience supporting organisational change and consultations.
• Experience in manufacturing/operational environments.
• Ability to coach managers and balance strategic with hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance matters.
• Support organisational change initiatives and consultations.
• Advise and coach managers through challenging people situations.
• Cover the full employee lifecycle from onboarding to exit.
• Prepare employment documentation and maintain HR records.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide practical HR support and drive action.

Skills

HR generalist

employee relations

change management

consultation processes

stakeholder coaching

organisational change

workforce restructuring

communication skills

manufacturing environment

prioritisation

Job description

Interim or Permanent Senior HR Advisor

£45,000 - £55,000 | Hucknall | Immediate Start | Interim (3-6 months) or Permanent

Are you the kind of HR professional who thrives when others shy away from complexity?

We're supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Hucknall that is undergoing significant organisational change and transformation. As a result, we're looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor who can hit the ground running, build credibility quickly and provide confident, hands-on HR support from day one.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the action. You'll work closely with managers and employees, supporting a wide range of employee relations matters, organisational change initiatives and day-to-day HR operations within a busy operational environment.

Most importantly, we need someone who is available to start quickly. Whether you're looking for an interim assignment or a permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

This is a broad generalist position where no two days are the same.

• Managing complex employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters
• Supporting organisational change, consultations and changes to working practices
• Advising and coaching managers through challenging people situations
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to exit
• Preparing employment documentation and maintaining accurate HR records
• Working closely with operational leaders to provide practical, commercially focused HR support
• Balancing strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to HR delivery

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a resilient HR professional who can confidently navigate a business going through substantial change.

• Strong HR generalist experience within a Senior HR Advisor, HR Advisor, HR Manageror HR Business Partner level role
• Significant employee relations experience
• Experience supporting consultation processes, organisational change or workforce restructuring
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• The confidence to challenge, influence and support managers at all levels
• Experience within manufacturing, production, engineering, logistics or another operational environment
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
• A genuinely thick skin and the resilience to operate effectively in a changing environment where not everyone will embrace new ways of working immediately

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact during a pivotal period for the business. You'll be trusted to take ownership, support business leaders through change and help shape a positive path forward for both managers and employees.

If you're available at short notice, enjoy rolling your sleeves up and are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment undergoing transformation, we'd love to hear from you.

Immediate interviews available.
Interim and permanent applicants welcome.