HR Advisor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a confident and capable HR Advisor to join a well-established, growing business within the manufacturing industry. This is a standalone generalist HR role, offering real variety and ownership across all aspects of HR for a close-knit and friendly team.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone experienced in the full HR lifecycle who is looking to take the lead on day-to-day HR activities while supporting the development of policies, engagement, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and guidance to managers on employee relations, HR policy and best practice
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Prepare payroll data for submission to external payroll provider
• Maintain accurate HR records and employee data, including reports on headcount, absence, and turnover
• Support appraisals, reviews, and training coordination
• Mentor and support a HR Administrator
• Work with leadership to develop employee engagement and internal communications
• Ensure legal compliance and best-practice HR processes across the business

Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a generalist HR role and within manufacturing desirable
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience preparing payroll data and supporting audits/reporting
• High level of attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proactive, hands-on attitude and confident working independently
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; experience with HR/timekeeping systems advantageous

Benefits

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary depending on experience
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service to 25 days)
• Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm with a 1pm early finish every Friday
• Hybrid working 
• Free parking

Thank you for your application.

Please note Lawrence Dean Recruitment is acting as an employment agency & business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all applications individually. If you have not been contacted within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, but we may contact you about other opportunities in the future.

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