We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a busy manufacturing environment on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on generalist role supporting managers across a wide range of HR activities, with a strong focus on employee relations, absence management, and operational HR support.
About the candidate The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar HR role and will be confident managing employee relations matters independently. You will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with managers, and providing practical HR guidance across the employee lifecycle. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would also be beneficial.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warrington, with 3 x a year travel to another UK Site.
What you’ll do- Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
- Support and advise on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and capability processes
- Manage sickness absence cases proactively and contribute to absence reduction initiatives
- Coordinate the recruitment process from approval through to issuing contracts
- Support annual performance review and succession planning processes
- Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR reports and analytics
- Support onboarding and training activities
- Contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
- Promote employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture
Benefits- Competitive bonus scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Healthcare and lifestyle discounts
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Onsite parking
If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you — apply today!
