HR Advisor

HR Advisor Maternity Cover

Location: Belton, near Grantham
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with part-time flexibility considered
Contract: Maternity Cover
Travel: Occasional travel to other sites

£40K Pro rata

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy Human Resources team on a maternity cover basis. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will provide comprehensive HR support across multiple sites, manage two HR Assistants and advise managers on a wide range of employee relations and HR matters.

This is a hands-on, varied role suited to an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage day-to-day HR operations while supporting continuous improvement. A key responsibility will be leading the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support two HR Assistants, overseeing day-to-day HR administration and transactional processes.

• Provide advice and practical support on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct matters, including investigations and management meetings.

• Support recruitment activities across multiple sites, including job advertising, reviewing applications, recruitment campaigns and organising recruitment events.

• Review and update job descriptions, HR policies and procedures as required.

• Oversee Occupational Health referrals and support the delivery of workplace health assessments.

• Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, absence management, employee relations and general HR queries.

• Support apprenticeships, work experience placements and other learning and development initiatives.

• Monitor employee engagement and satisfaction, analysing data to identify areas for improvement.

• Compile HR reports, monthly and quarterly KPIs, and workforce metrics for management.

• Support the Group HR Manager with HR strategy and planning.

• Oversee time and attendance processes and ensure payroll information is accurate before payslips are issued.

• Lead the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system.

• Provide generalist HR support across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures.

• Maintain health, safety and welfare standards within your area of responsibility.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working at HR Advisor level.

• A sound understanding of UK employment law.

• Experience using HR and Time & Attendance systems, ideally including system implementation.

• Previous people management or supervisory experience.

• Experience supporting HR operations across multiple sites.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and work effectively within a small team.

• The confidence to advise managers on sensitive employee relations matters.

• A flexible attitude and willingness to embrace new systems and ways of working.

• The ability to lead the HR team in the Group HR Manager s absence.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme.

Pension scheme.

Life assurance.

24 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Free on-site parking.

Free tea and coffee.

Early finish at 1:30pm on Fridays.

Specsavers vouchers.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Training and development opportunities.

Company workwear provided.

Interested? If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to fin