HR Advisor

SF Partners is recruiting an HR Advisor for a manufacturing business in Aylesbury. With the Head of HR taking on a more strategic, board-level remit, the business needs an experienced generalist who can take responsibility for day-to-day HR. You'll be a visible point of contact for employees and managers, confident offering practical advice and following through on the administration.
Aylesbury Fully site-based
8:30 - 5:00 Monday to Thursday - finish at 2:00 on Fridays

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
What you'll be doing
- Advising managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance and absence.
- Building relationships across the site, getting to know the workforce and resolving everyday HR queries.
- Coordinating recruitment, pre-employment checks and onboarding.
- Maintaining accurate records, producing contracts and letters, and managing HR inputs into payroll.
- Using Excel to produce HR reports, identify trends and provide information that supports people decisions.
- Supporting appraisals, training coordination, wellbeing activities and employee engagement.
- Helping improve HR procedures, documentation and consistency across the business.
What you'll bring
You'll have practical HR generalist experience and be comfortable managing your workload independently. You'll know when to escalate an issue, while bringing your own recommendations and taking ownership of the next steps.
The business currently uses Microsoft Office and shared folders rather than a dedicated HR system, so confidence with Excel, data accuracy and organisation will be particularly valuable.
CIPD Level 5 is preferred, although CIPD Level 3 or an equivalent HR qualification will be considered alongside strong practical experience. Manufacturing experience is welcome, but candidates from other sectors will also be considered.
Apply with your CV or contact Claire Davies at SF Partners for a conversation.