HR Advisor in Catcliffe

In this role, you provide clear and confident advice to managers on employee relations and day‑to‑day management issues. You manage disciplinary, grievance and other ER matters, offering balanced guidance throughout each case. This position expects you to lead annual and in‑cycle HR processes, including inclusive recruitment, succession planning, talent reviews, compensation planning and IPF calibration. You coordinate organisational changes that support business needs — from restructures and outsourcing to relocation, job development opportunities and M&A activity. You ensure managers are upskilled to handle their own grievance, disciplinary, performance and wider management responsibilities, stepping in to manage the more complex cases. Furthermore, you support the HR Manager with near‑term and long‑term workforce planning, using metrics to spot opportunities to improve performance. You monitor absence trends, identify root causes and take the lead on managing complex long‑term sickness cases. Lastly, you are the person who brings clarity, calm judgement and inclusive behaviour to every interaction.

What Makes You Great

In this role, you apply strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice to real situations. You work confidently in a unionised environment and build constructive relationships with key partners. This position expects you to advise managers on employee relations and people‑management issues with clarity and balance. Your role includes using HR policies, procedures and processes to guide fair and consistent decisions. You will lead recruitment, performance reviews, promotions and compensation planning with confidence. You communicate clearly and build strong relationships across every level of the organisation. Furthermore, you analyse information, spot patterns and solve problems when cases become complex. You collaborate closely with your HR colleagues to deliver joined‑up support. In this role, you manage organisational change activities and help leaders navigate transitions with confidence and care. You are comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint. A CIPD qualification or HR degree is desirable and will support you in this role. Lastly, you are the person who role‑models integrity and inclusive behaviours every day.

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life‑saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves. At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package with pension and life assurance as standard. In addition, we offer 25 days paid leave and a range of other flexible leave benefits, so that you have time to do the things you enjoy. Our recognition & reward platform celebrates great work and special moments, as well as providing a hub for health and well‑being benefits, including a wide selection of savings and offers at well‑known retailers. Grow to be your best and drive your career with the training and development opportunities we offer.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self. Not sure if you fulfil the full criteria for this role? Regardless, we’d still like to hear from you! We look forward to receiving your application via our online careers site, hearing your story and getting to know you better!