Human Resources Advisor
4 days ago
Huddersfield
Alexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing food manufacturing business in the search for an experienced HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and partnering closely with managers to deliver a first-class people service. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting employee relations, recruitment, engagement, payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. About the Role As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and leaders across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused HR support. Key responsibilities will include: • Providing guidance and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases., • Coaching and supporting managers to drive a positive, high-performing culture., • Managing long and short-term absence cases, including liaison with occupational health providers., • Supporting recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding and induction., • Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports on key people metrics and trends., • Assisting with monthly payroll processes, ensuring all employee changes are communicated accurately and on time., • Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives., • Building strong working relationships across the business and supporting employee engagement activities., • Contributing to HR projects and wider organisational change initiatives. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: • Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Business Partner position., • CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience., • Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation., • Experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases., • The confidence to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Experience supporting recruitment and payroll processes., • A proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR. Why Join? • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business., • Broad and varied generalist HR role with genuine responsibility., • Exposure to business improvement and people-focused projects., • Supportive leadership team and positive working culture., • Excellent opportunity for career development and progression. If you're looking for your next HR opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.