Hr Advisor

A broad and rewarding HR role in a fast-paced operational environment We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in the food manufacturing sector for an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy and people-focused operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a capable HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and wants to play a visible role in supporting managers, employees, and overall site performance. Working closely with the wider HR team and operational leaders, you will provide practical, proactive HR support across a broad generalist remit. If you are confident handling employee relations, enjoy building strong working relationships, and want to make a genuine impact, this could be a fantastic next step. The role As HR Advisor, you will support the day-to-day HR operation across the site, helping to ensure people processes are delivered effectively, professionally, and in line with both company policy and employment law. You will be involved in a wide range of responsibilities including employee relations, absence management, training compliance, recruitment support, occupational health coordination, engagement activity, and HR systems administration. This is a role for someone who is happy being close to the operation, working with managers at all levels, and balancing hands-on HR support with wider people initiatives. Key responsibilities * Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to managers and employees * Support and manage employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, conduct, capability, and absence cases * Coach and support managers to ensure policies and procedures are applied consistently and fairly * Assist with sickness absence management, return-to-work processes, and absence reduction plans * Maintain HR systems and employee records accurately and confidentially * Coordinate occupational health referrals and support managers with follow-up actions * Support recruitment and onboarding activity, working closely with hiring managers and internal teams * Help drive training compliance across legal, technical, and health and safety requirements * Contribute to engagement, wellbeing, and culture initiatives across the site * Support audits, reporting, project work, and wider HR improvement activity * Build strong working relationships with operational stakeholders and act as a credible HR point of contact What we’re looking for * Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Generalist, or similar role * Strong employee relations experience * Good working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice * Confidence supporting, influencing, and constructively challenging managers * Experience using HR systems and managing employee data accurately * Strong organisation and administrative skills * Excellent communication and relationship-building ability * A practical, resilient, and solutions-focused approach * A flexible attitude and the ability to manage a varied workload * Full UK driving licence Experience in manufacturing, food, FMCG, agriculture, or another fast-paced operational environment would be highly advantageous. A CIPD qualification, or working towards one, would also be beneficial. Why apply? * Broad, generalist HR role with real variety * Opportunity to work closely with operational leaders * Visible role with genuine impact on site culture and people performance * Supportive HR team environment * Fast-paced and engaging working environment * Early finish on a Friday * Excellent opportunity to build further experience in a well-established business Hours 37.5 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 08:45 – 17:00 Friday: 08:45 – 15:45