Alexander Steele Recruitment
Human Resources Advisor
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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.
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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.
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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.
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