HR Advisor

HR Advisor

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a fast-paced operational environment, where you will play a key role in supporting managers, managing employee relations matters, and driving effective people practices across the site.

We're partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit an HR Advisor to join their established HR team. From employee relations and performance management through to recruitment, engagement and absence, you'll have the opportunity to get involved across the full HR remit while working closely with managers at all levels.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will provide day-to-day HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on employee relations, performance and learning and development.

As HR Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers on a range of employee relations matters.
• Managing employee relations cases from inception through to resolution, ensuring a fair, consistent, and legally compliant approach.
• Supporting managers in reducing absence levels through effective absence management processes, return-to-work meetings, and occupational health referrals.
• Maintaining accurate employee records, HR systems, and documentation in line with GDPR and company requirements.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives, including mandatory training compliance and employee capability development.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.
• Promoting employee wellbeing, health and safety, and a positive employee relations culture.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:

• Worked in an HR Advisor, HR consultant or similar role
• CIPD qualification or working towards is advantageous
• Experience with HR systems
• Knowledge of employment legislation
• Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG is desirable

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Wider benefits package
• Excellent development and progression opportunities

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Aimee Knox (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at 02890490909 or a.knox@mcsgroup.jobs.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs www.mcsgroup.jobs

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