Job Description

With around 90 employees and growing, we're looking for a proactive, approachable HR Advisor who thrives on being visible, involved, and truly connected with the team. This isn't a behind-the-desk HR role -- it's hands-on, people-first, and deeply embedded in our day-to-day operations.

From making sure the basics run like clockwork to helping shape a great workplace culture, you'll be the go-to for everything from admin to engagement. You'll be equally comfortable updating HR policies as you are chatting to the team on the shop floor. Most importantly, you'll be a driver of positive change, building trust across all levels of the business.

What you'll be doing day to day:

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HR Admin & Compliance

Prepare and issue contracts, offer letters and right-to-work checks

Keep personnel files, and all employee related documentation and systems up to date

Maintain and update policies, templates and trackers

Recruitment Support

Draft job adverts, post to job boards and manage responses

Arrange interviews and coordinate feedback with hiring managers

Run reference checks and prepare onboarding packs

Onboarding & Offboarding

Schedule induction plans and Day 1 set-ups

Collect starter paperwork, create personnel files and set probation reminders

Manage leaver checklists, exit interviews and final paperwork

First-Line Employee Relations

Provide initial guidance on absence, conduct and performance issues, escalating when needed

Note-take and coordinate formal meetings

Ensure all competency frameworks are up to date and regular check ins with the team are completed to support

Take the lead in supporting managers through performance management processes, including annual reviews and employee improvement plans.

Provide guidance and resources to help managers drive team development, ensure consistency, and address performance challenges proactively.

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Benefits & Engagement

Be super-user for our benefits platform, answering employee questions and driving uptake

Collate and present engagement-survey results, flagging quick wins

Culture & Visibility

Spend time regularly in workshops and across departments to build rapport and trust

Actively listen to employee feedback and spot opportunities to boost morale and connection

Help shape a respectful, inclusive, and team-driven culture across all levels

Data & Reporting

Produce monthly HR metrics (headcount, turnover, absence, training) for leadership

Spot trends and suggest practical fixes

What you'll bring

Solid HR administration experience (ideally in manufacturing, logistics or another hands-on environment)

Up-to-date working knowledge of UK employment law basics

CIPD Level 3 (working towards Level 5) or equivalent practical experience

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Confident communicator who builds rapport quickly and can push back diplomatically

A genuine "roll-up-your-sleeves" mindset -- equally comfortable handling paperwork and being visible on the shop floor

What success looks like in your first 6 months

Every starter and leaver process runs to a defined checklist with zero compliance gaps

Managers receive accurate, same-day advice on routine ER questions

HR data dashboard is reported monthly, highlighting actionable insights

You're a familiar face in the workshops, with team members trusting you to listen and support

Engagement scores and benefits usage show measurable improvement

Ready to be a visible, values-driven HR partner who's as comfortable on the workshop floor as in a spreadsheet? We'd love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person