Senior Human Resources Advisor

Vectis Recruitment; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing group is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to enhance business performance through effective HR support. The role involves partnering with management, ensuring compliance, and driving employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven generalist HR experience preferably in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating integrity and effective communication across all organization levels. This position offers a chance to contribute to strategic HR projects and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, laws, and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and ensure compliance across the business.
• Partner with managers for performance management.
• Support training and advise on HR best practices.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations management

Strong communication skills

Understanding of employment law

Job description

Following a period of significant expansion, an innovative manufacturing group has a new vacancy for a Senior HR Advisor to join the team. You will play an integral role in supporting business goals, developing employee engagement and provide a high level of administration support to the senior HR team. The ideal candidate will have proven HR generalist experience gained within a fast‑paced environment.

The Role

• Provide HR generalist support across the business, ensuring best practice and compliance.
• Partner with managers to advise on employee relations, performance management, and workforce development.
• Provide support, training and advice to managers in best practise.
• Develop strong working partnerships with colleagues at all levels in the business.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives that enhance employee engagement and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in talent reviews and deduce development measures for succession planning.
• Work closely with the Human Resources Manager in the development and execution of strategic workforce plans in partnership with business leaders.
• Provide effective administration of HR systems.
• Efficiently administer HR Polices, procedures and standards in line with employment law.
• Lead by example, demonstrating a proactive, ethical and can‑do approach.

The Person

• Experience in a Human Resources Advisor or generalist position, preferably in a fast‑paced environment (manufacturing, logistics, distribution, etc).
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and commitment.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Good understanding of all aspects of HR; employment law, L&D & recruitment.
• Keen to encourage learning and development across the business.
• Approachable and compassionate individual capable of handling situations of a sensitive nature.