HR Advisor in Belton, Lincolnshire

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover Location: Belton, near Grantham Hours: 37.5 hours per week, with part-time flexibility considered Contract: Maternity Cover Travel: Occasional travel to other sites £40K Pro rata The Role We are recruiting an experienced HR Advisor to join a busy Human Resources team on a maternity cover basis. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will provide comprehensive HR support across multiple sites, manage two HR Assistants and advise managers on a wide range of employee relations and HR matters. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to an experienced HR professional who can confidently manage day-to-day HR operations while supporting continuous improvement. A key responsibility will be leading the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system. Key Responsibilities * Manage and support two HR Assistants, overseeing day-to-day HR administration and transactional processes. * Provide advice and practical support on disciplinary, grievance, attendance and conduct matters, including investigations and management meetings. * Support recruitment activities across multiple sites, including job advertising, reviewing applications, recruitment campaigns and organising recruitment events. * Review and update job descriptions, HR policies and procedures as required. * Oversee Occupational Health referrals and support the delivery of workplace health assessments. * Manage employee onboarding, offboarding, absence management, employee relations and general HR queries. * Support apprenticeships, work experience placements and other learning and development initiatives. * Monitor employee engagement and satisfaction, analysing data to identify areas for improvement. * Compile HR reports, monthly and quarterly KPIs, and workforce metrics for management. * Support the Group HR Manager with HR strategy and planning. * Oversee time and attendance processes and ensure payroll information is accurate before payslips are issued. * Lead the implementation of a new HR and Time & Attendance system. * Provide generalist HR support across multiple UK sites, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal procedures. * Maintain health, safety and welfare standards within your area of responsibility. About You The successful candidate will have: * Previous experience working at HR Advisor level. * A sound understanding of UK employment law. * Experience using HR and Time & Attendance systems, ideally including system implementation. * Previous people management or supervisory experience. * Experience supporting HR operations across multiple sites. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. * A proactive approach, with the ability to use initiative and work effectively within a small team. * The confidence to advise managers on sensitive employee relations matters. * A flexible attitude and willingness to embrace new systems and ways of working. * The ability to lead the HR team in the Group HR Manager’s absence. Benefits Quarterly bonus scheme. Pension scheme. Life assurance. 24 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays. Free on-site parking. Free tea and coffee. Early finish at 1:30pm on Fridays. Specsavers vouchers. Employee Assistance Programme. Training and development opportunities. Company workwear provided. Interested? If you are an experienced HR professional looking for a varied, hands-on role where you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to fin