HR Advisor

Alexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing food manufacturing business in the search for an experienced HR Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and partnering closely with managers to deliver a first-class people service. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting employee relations, recruitment, engagement, payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. About the Role As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and leaders across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused HR support. Key responsibilities will include: * Providing guidance and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases. * Coaching and supporting managers to drive a positive, high-performing culture. * Managing long and short-term absence cases, including liaison with occupational health providers. * Supporting recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding and induction. * Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports on key people metrics and trends. * Assisting with monthly payroll processes, ensuring all employee changes are communicated accurately and on time. * Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives. * Building strong working relationships across the business and supporting employee engagement activities. * Contributing to HR projects and wider organisational change initiatives. About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: * Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Business Partner position. * CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience. * Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation. * Experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases. * The confidence to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels. * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. * Experience supporting recruitment and payroll processes. * A proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR. Why Join? * Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business. * Broad and varied generalist HR role with genuine responsibility. * Exposure to business improvement and people-focused projects. * Supportive leadership team and positive working culture. * Excellent opportunity for career development and progression. If you're looking for your next HR opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you