The OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing HR team within a successful, international manufacturing organisation. This is a commercially driven business that operates in a fast paced, operational environment where HR plays a meaningful role in shaping performance and culture. The role has been created as part of a broader investment in people capability and is ideal for an ambitious HR Advisor who wants to step beyond purely transactional work and build toward a future HR Business Partner role, or a HRBP that thrived in operational HR. You’ll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, contribute to organisational initiatives, and develop your commercial HR capability in a supportive but demanding environment where delivery matters.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will deliver a broad mix of hands on HR support and advisory work, including:• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused HR advice to managers across corporate and commercial teams• Managing employee relations activity, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance and absence cases• Supporting organisational change activity and people initiatives alongside HR Business Partners• Building trusted relationships with stakeholders and confidently influencing at different levels• Advising managers on employment law, best practice and internal policies• Ensuring accurate and timely HR administration across the employee lifecycle• Supporting onboarding, contract management and continuous improvement of HR processesThis is a genuine generalist role, offering both operational depth and development stretch.Ideal candidateWe’re looking for a confident, delivery focused HR professional who wants to grow:• Proven experience in an HR Advisor role within a fast paced, operational environment• Strong employee relations capability with the confidence to manage cases end to end• Comfortable balancing day to day HR delivery with broader people initiatives• Able to build credibility quickly and challenge managers constructively• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice• Proactive, practical and solutions led in approach• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) is desirableThis role will particularly suit someone who thrives in a non corporate, results driven culture and enjoys being close to the business.SummaryIf you’re a Senior HR Advisor looking for a role that offers real responsibility, senior exposure and a clear pathway toward HR Business Partner level, this is an excellent next step. You’ll join a business that values pragmatic HR, supports development, and offers the chance to make a visible impact, while building the skills and confidence needed for the next stage of your HR career.
