HR Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | D R Newitt |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Title: HR Advisor
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £35-45k (DOE)
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience required: CIPD Level 3+
Role Purpose
Provide first-line HR and Employee Relations (ER) support across a fast-paced manufacturing environment, acting as a key contact for managers and employees. Deliver consistent, compliant and proactive HR guidance while supporting engagement, recruitment, absence, and employee lifecycle processes.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for HR/ER queries, providing advice on policies, procedures, terms and conditions, performance, conduct, and capability issues.
Support and coach managers in handling ER cases, including grievances, investigations, disciplinaries, absence management, and return-to-work processes.
Attend and minute formal and informal meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and legal compliance.
Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, contracts, leavers, job changes, restructures).
Maintain and update HR systems, personnel files, case management records, and produce reports as required.
Coordinate recruitment activities and partner with managers on job design, assessment, and onboarding.
Support employee engagement initiatives, including communications, feedback channels, and recognition programmes.
Prepare payroll documentation where required and ensure accuracy of employee data.
Collaborate with HR colleagues on policy updates, organisational change, and continuous improvement projects.
Build strong working relationships across all levels, supporting effective communication and promoting good HR practice.
Candidate Profile
HR generalist with strong knowledge of current employment legislation.
CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
Proven experience managing ER cases in FMCG/food/drinks, manufacturing environments or similar fast-paced environments
Highly organised, detail-focused, analytical, and confident using HR systems and IT tools.
Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills; able to work face-to-face across multiple sites where required.
Resilient, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands in a dynamic environment.
Confidential, professional, and committed to continuous improvement in HR practice.
Location: West Yorkshire
Salary: £35-45k (DOE)
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience required: CIPD Level 3+
Role Purpose
Provide first-line HR and Employee Relations (ER) support across a fast-paced manufacturing environment, acting as a key contact for managers and employees. Deliver consistent, compliant and proactive HR guidance while supporting engagement, recruitment, absence, and employee lifecycle processes.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for HR/ER queries, providing advice on policies, procedures, terms and conditions, performance, conduct, and capability issues.
Support and coach managers in handling ER cases, including grievances, investigations, disciplinaries, absence management, and return-to-work processes.
Attend and minute formal and informal meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and legal compliance.
Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, contracts, leavers, job changes, restructures).
Maintain and update HR systems, personnel files, case management records, and produce reports as required.
Coordinate recruitment activities and partner with managers on job design, assessment, and onboarding.
Support employee engagement initiatives, including communications, feedback channels, and recognition programmes.
Prepare payroll documentation where required and ensure accuracy of employee data.
Collaborate with HR colleagues on policy updates, organisational change, and continuous improvement projects.
Build strong working relationships across all levels, supporting effective communication and promoting good HR practice.
Candidate Profile
HR generalist with strong knowledge of current employment legislation.
CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
Proven experience managing ER cases in FMCG/food/drinks, manufacturing environments or similar fast-paced environments
Highly organised, detail-focused, analytical, and confident using HR systems and IT tools.
Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills; able to work face-to-face across multiple sites where required.
Resilient, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands in a dynamic environment.
Confidential, professional, and committed to continuous improvement in HR practice.