People Advisor

MCS Group is partnering with a leading manufacturing organisation to recruit a People Advisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a busy team, providing practical advice and support to managers across a range of employee relations matters while contributing to wider HR initiatives and continuous improvement.

The Role

• Act as a trusted point of contact for managers, providing advice on a broad range of HR matters.
• Take ownership of employee relations cases, supporting managers through challenging situations and ensuring fair, consistent outcomes.
• Work proactively with managers to address attendance, performance and employee conduct issues.
• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, helping the business attract and integrate new talent.
• Assist with the review and development of HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives and wider people projects.
• Maintain accurate HR records and provide reports to support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance the service provided to employees and managers.

The Person

• Previous experience in an HR advisory or generalist role.
• Confident handling employee relations matters and advising managers on HR best practice.
• A sound understanding of employment legislation and its practical application.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge when required.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing a varied workload.
• A proactive approach with a genuine commitment to delivering a high-quality HR service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Willing to travel between sites when required.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary
• Continuous training and development opportunities