HR Advisor

Ludlow, Shropshire
SF Recruitment

SF Recruitment are working with a leading manufacturer, known for innovation and excellence. They are dedicated to creating a motivated, qualified, and engaged workforce. They are now seeking a highly experienced HR Advisor to lead our Human Resources function across two UK facilities.

Location: Ludlow, Shropshire
Salary: Up to £45,000 (Dependant on experience)
Hours: 08:30 – 17:30 (Site based)

The Role
As the HR Manager, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring HR programmes, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice. You will play a crucial role in recruitment, employee relations, payroll management, and talent development, helping to drive a people-focused strategy that supports our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
– Ensure compliance with UK HR policies and procedures, updating and interpreting company policies as needed.
– Lead the recruitment process, including selection, interviewing, and onboarding of candidates.
– Collaborate with senior managers to align HR strategies with business goals.
– Work closely with the HR Director to develop and implement people-related strategies.
– Oversee employee onboarding and provide support during probationary periods.
– Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and provide training for management as required.
– Address employee queries, concerns, and policy-related matters.
– Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures, ensuring fair and legal resolutions.
– Oversee the termination process, including exit interviews and employee feedback.
– Coordinate employee engagement activities such as long service awards and internal communication programmes.
– Manage weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and provide cover for other payrolls as needed.
– Monitor attendance and absence, implementing improvements to reduce absence rates.
– Oversee training and development, identifying skill gaps and creating development plans.
– Identify cost-saving opportunities in HR processes.
– Prepare and deliver HR reports as required.
– Manage HR administration, including employment contracts and formal documentation.
– Support talent management and succession planning.
– Oversee compensation and benefits administration.

Experience & Qualifications:
– Degree in Human Resource Management or CIPD qualification.
– 3 years of progressive HR experience within a manufacturing and unionised environment.
– Strong knowledge of HR and payroll systems.
– Experience managing multiple payrolls, including weekly and monthly pay runs.

Skills & Abilities:
– Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
– Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
– Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
– Flexibility to adapt during high workload periods.

Why Join Them?
– A key leadership role within a reputable and innovative organisation.
– Competitive salary and benefits package.
– The opportunity to shape HR strategy and drive positive change.
– A dynamic work environment with a focus on employee engagement and development.

If you’re an experienced HR professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today!