Senior HR Advisor

HR Heads Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to manage employee relations, recruitment, and support for managers. The role offers a salary of up to £42K plus a bonus, with the flexibility of one remote working day each week. Candidates should possess extensive HR experience, excellent knowledge of UK employment law, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic manufacturing setting where you can significantly impact people practices and workforce engagement.

Qualifications

• Broad generalist HR experience within a dynamic environment.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and people processes.
• Strong background in independently managing complex people issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activity and guide managers through effective hiring.
• Manage a full range of employee relations cases.
• Contribute to workforce planning and ensure teams have the right skills coverage.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Communication skills

Data analysis

Coaching and influencing

Tools

HR systems

Time/attendance platforms

Job description

Senior HR Advisor in manufacturing managing ER, recruitment, manager support and engagement. £42K + bonus with 1‑day hybrid flexibility.

Location: Dorset Added: 16/01/26

This role is managed by:

Jake Lewis

Manufacturing Environment | On‑site with 1 day a week Hybrid Flexibility. Up to £42K + 10% bonus.

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely shape people practices and support a fast‑paced operational workforce? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established manufacturing organisation as a Senior People & Performance Advisor, acting as the go‑to person for all employee support, manager guidance and operational HR activity.

In this position, you’ll provide expert advice, lead on complex people matters, ensure legal compliance, and contribute to wider initiatives that strengthen engagement and culture across the site.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead recruitment activity and guide managers through effective hiring and selection approaches.
• Support new starters to ensure a smooth and positive introduction to the organisation.
• Represent the business at careers events and local outreach opportunities.
• Partner with managers to apply people processes fairly and consistently.
• Manage a full range of employee relations cases, including conduct, performance, attendance and grievance issues.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and ensure suitable workplace adjustments are identified and implemented.
• Handle flexible working requests and support resolution of interpersonal issues, including mediation where appropriate.
• Contribute to workforce planning and ensure teams have the right skills coverage.
• Create and deliver training sessions to upskill managers and colleagues on people topics.
• Support engagement initiatives and continuous improvement across the employee journey.
• Keep HR systems and records accurate and up to date, including trackers and compliance documents.
• Support the review and upkeep of internal people policies.
• Deliver short briefings or toolbox‑style updates on HR matters when needed.

Expectations of the Role

• Follow all health and safety requirements, reporting any risks or concerns promptly.
• Work primarily on‑site, with the option for one remote day per week depending on business needs.
• Flex hours occasionally to support a 24/7 operational environment.
• Use HR systems and digital tools regularly.
• Complete standard employment checks required for a position of responsibility.

What You’ll Bring

• Broad generalist HR experience within a dynamic environment.
• Strong background in independently managing complex people issues.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and people processes.
• Great communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Confident analysing data to identify trends and recommend solutions.
• Ability to coach and influence managers at all levels.
• A practical, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to work at pace.
• Experience using HR systems and time/attendance platforms.
• Manufacturing or FMCG experience is helpful but not essential.