Medlock Partners
Human Resources Advisor
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HR Advisor – 6 months FTC, possibility of going perm
Manchester - onsite
£40-45k+ Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced HR Advisor with a background in manufacturing? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where no two days are the same?
Medlock Partners are partnering with a well-established global manufacturing business that is looking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor to join its growing HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting managers and delivering a first-class HR service across the employee lifecycle.
The Role
Reporting to the HR Business Partner, you'll provide generalist HR support across a busy manufacturing site, working closely with managers and employees to deliver practical HR solutions while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
This is a varied role offering exposure to all aspects of HR, including employee relations, HR administration, manager coaching and continuous improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide HR support across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes and leavers.
- Maintain accurate HR records and employee data using the HR system.
- Produce HR reports and prepare contracts, letters and other documentation.
- Act as the first point of contact for HR and employee relations queries.
- Manage first-line employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and conduct matters.
- Coach and support managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
- Coordinate probation reviews and ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Support HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure HR practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you'll have:
- Previous experience working as a HR Advisor within a manufacturing environment (essential).
- CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification, or currently working towards it.
- Strong generalist HR experience across the employee lifecycle.
- Experience managing first-line employee relations cases.
- A good understanding of UK employment law.
- Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A proactive, approachable and customer-focused attitude.
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What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to join a successful, global manufacturing organisation.
- A varied and hands-on generalist HR role.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The chance to develop your HR career within an established business.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're an experienced HR Advisor looking for your next challenge within manufacturing and want to join a business where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
To find out more or apply, please get in touch today with Evette van Est.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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