HR Advisor (FTC – Initially 6 months)
Up to £35,000 DOE | Onsite | North Leicester | Immediate Start
Macildowie are working with a well-established engineering business to recruit an HR Advisor on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a hands-on, varied HR role within a supportive environment.
This role has come about due to maternity cover within a small HR team, so they are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide day-to-day HR support during a busy period.
The Role
This is a generalist HR position with a strong focus on coordination, administration and employee support, rather than heavy ER.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Managing the employee lifecycle (starters, leavers, contracts, changes)
- Supporting recruitment and onboarding activity
- Acting as a first point of contact for HR queries
- Supporting with low-level ER (absence, basic disciplinaries)
- Assisting with HR projects and process improvements
- Working closely with managers across the business
You’ll have support from an external HR consultant for more complex ER, so this is a great opportunity to build on your experience without being overly exposed to high-risk casework.
About You
We’re open on level, but this role would suit someone who:
- Has experience within a HR Admin / HR Coordinator / Junior Advisor role
- Is confident managing day-to-day HR activity independently
- Has exposure to low-level ER processes
- Is organised, proactive and able to manage a busy workload
- Enjoys building relationships across a business
CIPD qualification is not essential – experience is key.
The Package
- Salary up to £35,000
- 6-month FTC (flexible for the right candidate – 6–12 months considered)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Option to buy/sell annual leave
- Corporate gym membership
- Westfield Health (including private GP access)
- On-site parking
There is also the potential for a completion bonus (up to 5%) for seeing the contract through.
Working Pattern
- 37.5 hours per week
- Flexible start/finish between 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Predominantly onsite role (some flexibility may be considered for the right person)
Why Apply?
- Great opportunity to gain broad HR experience in a supportive environment
- Exposure to both operational HR and project work
- Ideal step up into a more autonomous HR role
- Immediate requirement – quick interview process
If you’re immediately available or coming to the end of a contract and looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch with Bree at Macildowie for more information
