Senior HR Advisor
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What you'll do
- Lead complex Employee Relations cases from initial consultation through to investigation, disciplinary, grievance, hearings and appeal stages.
- Provide expert advice on all Employee Relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, sickness absence and flexible working.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, supporting consultations and effective communication.
- Lead, coach and develop the HR team, driving high performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all HR administration to ensure accurate records, efficient processes and an excellent employee experience.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support workforce planning, end-to-end recruitment activities and ATS management.
- Produce HR metrics and recruitment reports, analysing data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support organisational change initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the HR function.
What they're looking for
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified, or CIPD Level 3 with significant operational HR experience.
- Proven experience in an Operational HR, HR generalist or Senior HR Advisor role.
- Strong Employee Relations experience managing complex cases through to appeal.
- Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Previous experience leading and developing an HR team.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly unionised environment.
- Experience working alongside Trade Union representatives.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes, workforce planning and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Confident analysing HR and recruitment data to produce reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Senior HR Advisor (Operational)
Location: Manchester
Industry: Manufacturing
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join a fast-paced, safety-critical manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with a strong Employee Relations background to lead operational HR activities, partner with senior stakeholders, and help foster a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day HR operations, lead a small HR team, manage complex Employee Relations matters, and work closely with the Talent Acquisition function to support workforce planning and recruitment.
Experience within a manufacturing or unionised environment is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex Employee Relations cases from initial consultation through to investigation, disciplinary, grievance, hearings and appeal stages.
- Provide expert advice on all Employee Relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, performance management, sickness absence and flexible working.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures remain compliant with current UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with Trade Union representatives, supporting consultations and effective communication.
- Lead, coach and develop the HR team, driving high performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all HR administration to ensure accurate records, efficient processes and an excellent employee experience.
- Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to support workforce planning, end-to-end recruitment activities and ATS management.
- Produce HR metrics and recruitment reports, analysing data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support organisational change initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the HR function.
About You
You'll be a confident HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on operational environment and has the credibility to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Essential Requirements
- GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified, or CIPD Level 3 with significant operational HR experience.
- Proven experience in an Operational HR, HR generalist or Senior HR Advisor role.
- Strong Employee Relations experience managing complex cases through to appeal.
- Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Previous experience leading and developing an HR team.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering or similarly unionised environment.
- Experience working alongside Trade Union representatives.
- Strong understanding of recruitment processes, workforce planning and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Confident analysing HR and recruitment data to produce reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing manufacturing organisation.
- A varied and autonomous HR leadership role.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and business-critical projects.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
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