HR Advisor - Manufacturing

HR Advisor – Manufacturing – Droitwich

Droitwich, Worcestershire | Permanent | On-site
If you've built your HR career within a manufacturing environment and enjoy a hands-on generalist role where you can support managers, manage employee relations and make a real difference to day-to-day people operations, this is an excellent opportunity.
We're recruiting for an established international engineering manufacturer looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join its HR team at its Droitwich manufacturing facility.
You'll work closely with the HR Business Partner, managers and employees to provide practical HR advice, manage employee relations matters and ensure HR processes are delivered consistently and in line with UK employment legislation.
This is a varied, hands-on position combining HR administration, employee relations, probation management and manager coaching within a busy manufacturing environment.

What you'll be doing
Provide day-to-day generalist HR support to managers and employees across the manufacturing operation
Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing practical advice on policies, procedures and employment matters
Manage employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and conduct issues
Support investigations, employee meetings and formal HR processes, ensuring accurate documentation and consistent procedures
Coach and advise line managers on employee relations, people management and HR best practice
Oversee HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including new starters, contractual changes and leavers
Prepare employment contracts, letters, HR documentation and policy-related correspondence
Maintain accurate employee records and HR data using BambooHR
Monitor probation periods, coordinate reviews and support managers with probation extensions and outcomes
Produce HR reports and support the preparation of people metrics and management information
Ensure HR processes and employee documentation comply with UK employment legislation and company policies
Support the consistent application of HR procedures across departments
Work closely with the HR Business Partner on more complex employee relations matters
Contribute to HR projects, process improvements and the development of HR policies and procedures
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally What we're looking for

The HR Advisor will need proven generalist HR experience gained within a manufacturing environment, alongside a good understanding of UK employment law and experience supporting employee relations cases.
You'll be comfortable working in a hands-on HR role, advising managers on day-to-day people matters while maintaining accurate HR administration and supporting consistent people processes.

You should also have:
Previous experience working as an HR Advisor or in a similar generalist HR role within a manufacturing environment
CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards one
Good working knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
Experience supporting employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and capability matters
Confidence providing first-line HR advice and coaching managers on policies and procedures
Strong HR administration experience covering the full employee lifecycle
Experience preparing contracts, employment letters and HR documentation
Experience managing probation processes and supporting managers with employee reviews
Experience using HR information systems, ideally BambooHR
Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
An approachable, professional manner with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business
Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential or sensitive employee matters Experience working within a busy engineering or industrial manufacturing environment would be particularly relevant.

The role
Location: Droitwich, Worcestershire
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: On-site
Sector: Engineering / Manufacturing
Reporting to: HR Business Partner

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor who enjoys a varied, hands-on generalist position and understands the challenges of supporting managers and employees within a manufacturing environment
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You'll be joining an established international engineering manufacturer, working closely with the HR Business Partner and playing an important role in delivering effective HR support, managing employee relations and improving people processes across the business.

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