HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Cubed Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a maternity cover contract. Covering two sites in West Yorkshire (Shipley and Leeds), this is a true generalist role sitting within a busy HR function, supporting managers across the business on a wide range of people matters.

If you're a confident, pragmatic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong working relationships, this could be the perfect next step.

What the Role Involves

HR Systems

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR and payroll systems

Resolving employee and management queries efficiently, escalating technical issues where necessary

Advising and coaching managers on HR system matters and extracting data for internal and external stakeholders

Sickness & Absence Management

Managing the recording and monitoring of sickness absence, identifying trends and trigger points

Administering statutory and company sick pay in line with policy and legislation

Producing absence reports and guiding managers through procedures and next steps

Recruitment & Manpower Planning

Supporting the full recruitment cycle from advertising and selection through to induction

Liaising with temporary labour providers to ensure best value and correct procedures

Supporting managers at first-stage interviews for junior to mid-level roles

Employee Relations

Providing accurate, practical advice to managers to ensure consistent and legally compliant application of HR policies

Supporting and coaching managers through low-level ER casework including disciplinaries and absence warnings

Occupational Health & Wellbeing

Liaising with the occupational health advisor and department managers to reduce site absence

Assisting with referrals, ill health retirements and supporting managers through complex long-term absence cases

General & Benefits Administration

Administering private medical and wellbeing benefits

Raising purchase orders for HR expenditure and managing invoice payments

Collating and tracking appraisals, inductions and new starter documentation

Administration of long service awards and retirement schemes

What Our Client Is Looking For

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified, or a BA (Hons) in Human Resources or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' solid generalist HR experience
• Proven track record of managing a variety of ER casework
• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, both in theory and practice
• Experience advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and recruitment matters

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Professional communicator with strong influencing and persuasion skills
• Credible and confident - able to build solid relationships and coach managers at all levels
• Resilient, results-driven and able to manage competing priorities
• Organised, discreet and committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Why This Role?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-run HR function in a business that genuinely values its people. You'll have real variety in your day-to-day, a supportive team around you, and the chance to make a tangible difference across the organisation.

On offer is a salary of 33,767 and benefits including:

• Flexible start finish times
• 33 days leave
• Health cash plan
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme

To find out more or apply, get in touch with Jess at Cubed Talent today.