Human Resources Advisor in Crawley

Reporting to: HR Business Partner UK (Solid Line) / Local UK Management (Dotted Line)

Support: External HR Services Partner (acting as HR Assistant)

Role Purpose: The HR Advisor is responsible for managing and delivering key HR processes and supporting the business across all people-related matters. This role reports directly to the HR Business Partner UK, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to Local UK Management. The HR Advisor will manage day-to-day HR operations and ensure compliance with UK employment law, while also acting as a key local HR contact for employees and management. Administrative support will be provided by an externalised HR services partner acting in an HR Assistant capacity & legal support.

Key Responsibilities:

• UK Payroll Management: Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations and communicate them to the payroll provider. Act as the main point of contact for employee payroll queries.
• Recruitment Coordination: End to end recruitment processes with support of the external HR provider, as required by the business. Ensure alignment with internal recruitment policies and Group hiring guidelines. Manage relations with temporary workers agencies.
• Employee Relations & HR Advisory: Provide day-to-day support and advice to employees and managers on employment matters, policies, and procedures. Manage employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinary issues, performance concerns) in line with UK employment law and company policy. Support local management with employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee Development & Performance Management: Facilitate performance management processes, including goal setting, and year-end reviews. Identify development needs in line with business and individual requirements. Implement and track employees’ development plans.
• HR Administration & Support: Coordinate and Monitor administrative tasks performed by the external HR services provider acting as HR Assistant (e.g., contract management, employee file maintenance, onboarding/offboarding processes, salary letters, offer letters). Ensure HR data accuracy and timely completion of all administrative HR activities.
• Collaboration with group HR Team: Align local HR activities with Group HR policies, processes, and initiatives with the support of the HRBP. Provide regular reporting and updates to the HRBP on UK HR matters. Participate in HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Skills and Competencies Required:

• CIPD qualified HR Professional with 5 years of experience in a HR Generalist role.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across different teams and reporting lines.

The position is based in Lancing (West-Sussex), with 2 days a week in Bordon (Hampshire).

What we offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Car Allowance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Death in service cover (4x annual salary)
• 31 paid leave (including bank holidays)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Sickness Policy

About ADDEV Materials:

Founded in 2006, ADDEV Materials is a family-owned and international mid-sized company, comprising 900 employees across 25 sites, including 15 industrial facilities in Europe, North America, and Asia, with a turnover of €290 million. The company’s headquarters are located in Lyon, France.

Our expertise is structured around four strategic activities:

• Distribution, custom packaging and dispensing, and manufacturing of surface treatment products, adhesives, paints, and consumables for the Aerospace & Defense sector;
• Converting and die-cutting of medical-grade adhesives, technical films, and nonwoven materials for the healthcare and wellness industries;
• Distribution and converting of adhesive solutions for the industrial and electronics sectors;
• Converting of electrical insulation materials and thermal management solutions for the energy and mobility sectors.

ADDEV Materials is driven by a clear purpose: “Converting industrial challenges into sustainable materials solutions”, by supporting its customers in their environmental and energy transition. The company offers sustainable material solutions using alternative raw materials, a network of local facilities that reduces logistics impact, and tailor-made technical expertise that minimizes waste. ADDEV Materials aims to consume better by delivering higher added value while using fewer resources.