Lotus Cars is renowned for crafting world-class, high-performance, and lightweight sports cars that are celebrated across the globe.

Lotus Cars Limited serves as the company’s manufacturing HQ in the UK, where we proudly produce iconic models such as the Emira and the all-electric Evija. As we continue to elevate our capabilities and global presence, we are seeking a HR Advisorto join our dynamic HR team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Hethel.

About the Role:

Lotus is recruiting for an experienced HR professional to join our busy HR department. This is a permanent position supporting our prestigious manufacturing site in Hethel. Hybrid working is offered, flexibility to support outside of core hours and travel to our other sites may be required.

Reporting to the Head of HR – Operations and Supply, this role will provide first line advice and support to the business and its employees. They will take the lead on all employee relations, HR analytics and identification of key themes, our annual performance management process, and many more crucial aspects of our HR lifecycle. They will also support functional projects when required.

Key responsibilities include:

· Taking the lead on all aspects of employee relations including support investigations, hearing cases, supporting, and guiding managers.

· Leading on analysing HR data and escalate any key trends/themes to the HR Business Partners

· Update HR policies as required in line with employment law changes

· Updating templates/forms/processes in line with business need and policy changes

· Support projects/initiatives when required

· Ensuring bi-annual reviews and annual reviews are complete across the business as well as any performance enhancement plans

· Provide advice and coaching for managers and employees

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential:

· Experience working at Advisor level

· Ability to be self-driven and a self-starter

· Innovative and creative ‘can do’ attitude and approach

· Ability to manage and prioritise a high volume of work

· Pro-active approach

· Excellent communicator who can build strong working relationships

Desirable:

· Hold Level 3 or 5 CIPD qualification

What we offer:

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work.
Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright.
Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.
We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there, 3 days per week minimum required.

Additional Information:

This role will be working from our Hethel plant within our flexible working policy
Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.
Fixed term contract 12 months

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with over 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.  

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. 

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/

Lotus UK Manufacturing

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