HR Advisor (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Kidderminster, Worcestershire (On-site)
Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm
£29,800 to £43,00 DOE

We're working with an established and highly regarded manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced HR Advisor. This will be on an initial12-month fixed term contract, with a particular focus on supporting and driving recruitment activity across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where HR plays a key role in both operational delivery and strategic people planning.

This position offers real variety, acting as a trusted first point of contact for managers and employees while playing a key role in attracting and securing high-quality talent to support ongoing business growth.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will provide professional, practical guidance across a wide range of HR activities, ensuring best practice and compliance at all times.

Responsibilities:

HR Operations

• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
• Managing employee documentation including contracts, benefits, and HR records
• Maintaining and updating the HRIS to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Supporting attendance management, including absence reviews
• Administering family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, parental leave)

Recruitment

• Supporting end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising, agency liaison, and interviewing
• Assisting with assessment centres and candidate selection
• Managing relationships with temporary labour suppliers to meet operational demands
• Playing a key role in ensuring a strong pipeline of talent aligned to business needs

Employee Relations

• Supporting a range of employee relations matters
• Managing disciplinary and grievance processes up to final written warning
• Coaching managers to build capability and improve team performance
• Running HR "surgery" sessions to support employee queries

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promoting a strong safety culture and supporting a zero-harm environment
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental procedures
• Supporting site-wide adherence to policies and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

Essential:

• CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
• Proven experience in a HR Generalist/Advisor role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• Ability to coach and influence managers effectively
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• IT proficiency (Microsoft Office and HR systems)

Desirable:

• CIPD Level 5 or working towards
• Experience within manufacturing or engineering environments
• Experience within a larger or complex organisation
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Cascade