Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland
HR Advisor
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HR Advisor – National Distribution Centre, Rotherham
About the Role
Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to the independent automotive aftermarket in Europe. Operating across the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, and the Netherlands, AAG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), the largest worldwide automotive parts distributor.
AAG’s global network supports thousands of customers across Europe via:
- 80 distribution centres
- 2,455 retail stores
- 7,590 repair centres
With a 3.1 billion euro revenue and 17,000+ employees, AAG is a dynamic organisation committed to excellence.
We are seeking a HR Advisor to join our team in Rotherham, based at our new National Distribution Centre. This hybrid position (3 days in office, 2 days remote) requires an employee relations specialist to handle complex cases, provide strategic guidance, and support a multi-site workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage high-volume employee relations cases from initial intake to resolution, ensuring timely compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
- Conduct root-cause investigations into complaints, grievances, and disciplinary matters, interviewing stakeholders and assessing credibility of claims.
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on disciplinary processes, performance management, and conflict resolution while fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Develop and implement tailored action plans, including disciplinary policies, performance improvement plans (PIPs), or corrective measures.
- Deliver training to managers on employee relations best practices, conflict resolution, and workforce engagement strategies.
- Monitor and support absence management, collaborating with occupational health if required, to align with organisational policies.
- Ensure consistent alignment with AAG’s group-wide values and initiatives across local sites.
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Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate:
Minimum Experience
- 2+ years in employee relations or HR advice
- Advanced CIPD Level 5 qualification
- Proven ability to manage high caseloads in fast-paced environments with measurable success
Core Skills
- Exceptional organisational prioritisation to juggle multiple urgent matters while meeting SLAs.
- Crystal-clear communication—simplifying complex issues for employees at all levels.
- Analytical rigour combined with practical problem-solving to recommend compliant, practical solutions.
- Empathetic interpersonal approach to build trust with diverse stakeholders (employees, managers, leaders).
- Strong experience with large-scale change projects (e.g., restructuring, process redesign).
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Practical Requirements
- Ability to travel on-site as needed when supporting multi-regional teams in the UK/Ireland.
- Flexibility to balance individual casework with strategic HR initiatives.
- Discerning judgement to identify escalation points while promoting fair procedure.
Benefits & Culture Note
Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to workplaces where:
- Diversity and inclusion shape decisions.
- Progressive policies, such as vehicle parts support for employees, are standard.
Our employee-focused environment builds on the Group’s mission: delivering people retainment and advancement alongside our business goals.
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