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
- 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.
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HR Advisor in Belton employer: Ambitions Personnel
Ambitions Personnel is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth within a small, friendly finance team, you can enjoy a balanced work-life schedule while contributing to meaningful financial operations in the Newark area.
