Senior Human Resources Advisor

HR Heads; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing organisation in England is seeking a Senior People & Performance Advisor to shape people practices and support operational HR activities. This role involves leading recruitment, managing employee relations, ensuring legal compliance, and contributing to engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong HR experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of UK employment law. The salary is up to £42K plus a 10% bonus, with hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Broad generalist HR experience in a dynamic environment.
• Experience handling employee relations and conducting investigations.
• Strong ability to communicate and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities and guide hiring processes.
• Manage employee relations cases and ensure legal compliance.
• Deliver briefings on HR matters to staff.

Skills

Managing complex people issues

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Data analysis

Coaching managers

Tools

HR systems

Time/attendance platforms

Job description

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.