Human Resources Advisor
19 days ago
Trowbridge
White Horse Employment are working exclusively with a leading organisation within the food manufacturing and distribution sector to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a 9-12 month fixed-term contract This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and dynamic business. This is a varied, hands-on role within a supportive HR team, providing generalist advice and guidance across all areas of HR. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to managers, supporting employee relations, promoting best practice, and ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies. You will play a key role in advising, coaching and guiding managers, while contributing to wider HR projects and initiatives. Competitive salary discussed upon application and screening Key Responsibilities • Provide professional advice to managers and employees on all HR matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance issues., • Manage employee relations casework and ensure fair and consistent application of policies and procedures., • Coach and support managers to develop confidence in handling people-related matters., • Contribute to HR projects such as TUPE transfers, redundancy consultations and organisational change., • Support the review and delivery of training on key HR policies and processes., • Produce reports and HR metrics using HR systems, monitoring KPIs such as absence and turnover., • Assist in reviewing and updating HR documentation, templates and policies., • Support HR operations, including issuing contracts and letters, new starter processes and staff benefits administration., • Provide data and administrative support for employee forums and HR-led initiatives. About You Essential: • Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role., • Strong background in employee relations and advising managers on HR policy and practice., • Good working knowledge of current employment legislation., • Experience using HR systems and case management tools., • To be able to work at pace, • Be a team player, • Have great attention to detail, • Be confident with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel., • CIPD 3 or above qualified, • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, grade C or above., • Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport. Desirable: • Experience developing HR policies and processes., • Exposure to restructuring, redundancy and TUPE processes., • Experience working across multiple sites., • Coaching managers and delivering training. Personal Qualities • Positive, proactive and customer and colleague-focused approach., • Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills., • Able to work independently, prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure., • Flexible and adaptable, with a collaborative team ethic.
