HR Adviser - Fixed Term Maternity Cover

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a busy manufacturing environment on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on generalist role supporting managers across a wide range of HR activities, with a strong focus on employee relations, absence management, and operational HR support.

About the candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar HR role and will be confident managing employee relations matters independently. You will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with managers, and providing practical HR guidance across the employee lifecycle.

You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would also be beneficial.

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warrington, with 3 x a year travel to another UK Site.

What you’ll do

• Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
• Support and advise on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and capability processes
• Manage sickness absence cases proactively and contribute to absence reduction initiatives
• Coordinate the recruitment process from approval through to issuing contracts
• Support annual performance review and succession planning processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR reports and analytics
• Support onboarding and training activities
• Contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture

• Competitive bonus scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Healthcare and lifestyle discounts
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Onsite parking