HR Advisor

HR Advisor
Location: Kettering / Hybrid

About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to support the day-to-day operational aspects of the employee lifecycle across multiple sites. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with managers and employees, delivering professional HR guidance and fostering a positive workplace environment. Key areas of focus include employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice and manage cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, and conflict resolution. Coach managers to effectively handle employee relations matters and ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law.
• Talent Development: Identify training needs, facilitate development programs, and deliver training on policies and procedures. Support employee career growth through reviews, coaching, and succession planning.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding. Collaborate on workforce planning to address staffing requirements.
• Employee Engagement: Drive initiatives to foster a positive work culture, conduct engagement surveys, and implement actions to enhance morale and satisfaction.
• Absence Management: Monitor attendance and support managers with interventions to manage absenteeism.
• Health & Wellbeing: Partner with Health & Safety teams to ensure compliance and champion initiatives that promote employee well-being and mental health.
• Offboarding: Manage exit processes, conduct exit interviews, and provide feedback to enhance retention strategies.
• Project Support: Contribute to strategic HR projects aimed at improving operational efficiency and overall service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• A seasoned HR professional with at least 5 years of generalist experience, ideally within manufacturing or a similar environment.
• A strong understanding of UK employment law, with proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and recruitment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Familiarity with HR systems (e.g., iTrent) and intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) is preferred.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset, capable of managing competing priorities and maintaining confidentiality.

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