Permanent
Senior HR Advisor (Mat Cover)
hireful
Northampton
Posted: 23 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 22 October 2026
Ref: 225636772
Are you a confident, practical HR generalist looking for a role with real ownership, autonomy, and influence, who is available for a 14-month fixed term contract?
This iconic brand has its manufacturing site in the centre of Northampton and is looking for a Senior HR Advisor (or HRBP) to join them in November.
This is a broad, hands-on generalist position where you will partner directly with managers to deliver people activities across Employee Relations, Recruitment, Training, Engagement, etc.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Offer clear and practical advice to line managers on people challenges in their teams (workforce planning, training needs, performance and conduct issues)
- Partner with the HR Director to deliver the People strategy for the operation, as they modernise and evolve a very traditional industry
- This is a small team of 2 so you'll be doing all your own admin, across the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding
- Design and deliver a variety of training, culture and engagement activities across different groups of employees, from managers to operatives
- Be the first point of contact for all employees and managers (140 people total) as a visible, approachable and personable HR support to the team
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven generalist HR experience with strong knowledge of UK employment law and ACAS guidelines.
- Confident Employee Relations skills with the ability to hold challenging conversations and provide decisive advice.
- Background working in HR within manufacturing, warehousing or other industrial environment.
- Happy to be on site 5 days per week (you can work from home on Friday afternoons if you wish!)
Why You'll Love This Job:
- Salary circa £45,000 depending on your qualifications, skills and experience
- Generous staff discount
- Set holidays in line with factory shutdown and school holidays (Easter, Summer, Christmas)
- Free onsite parking
You'll be working for an amazing HR Director who offers both freedom to work autonomously, and support when you need it. Interested? Apply Today!
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