HR Advisor in Holbeck

Cubed Talent is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced HR Advisor. Covering two sites in West Yorkshire (predominantly Leeds with travel to Shipley once or twice per week), this is a true generalist role sitting within a busy HR function, supporting managers across the business on a wide range of people matters. If you're a confident, pragmatic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong working relationships, this could be the perfect next step. What the Role Involves HR Systems * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR and payroll systems * Resolving employee and management queries efficiently, escalating technical issues where necessary * Advising and coaching managers on HR system matters and extracting data for internal and external stakeholders Sickness & Absence Management * Managing the recording and monitoring of sickness absence, identifying trends and trigger points * Administering statutory and company sick pay in line with policy and legislation * Producing absence reports and guiding managers through procedures and next steps Recruitment & Manpower Planning * Supporting the full recruitment cycle from advertising and selection through to induction * Liaising with temporary labour providers to ensure best value and correct procedures * Supporting managers at first-stage interviews for junior to mid-level roles Employee Relations * Providing accurate, practical advice to managers to ensure consistent and legally compliant application of HR policies * Supporting and coaching managers through low-level ER casework including disciplinaries and absence warnings Occupational Health & Wellbeing * Liaising with the occupational health advisor and department managers to reduce site absence * Assisting with referrals, ill health retirements and supporting managers through complex long-term absence cases General & Benefits Administration * Administering private medical and wellbeing benefits * Raising purchase orders for HR expenditure and managing invoice payments * Collating and tracking appraisals, inductions and new starter documentation * Administration of long service awards and retirement schemes What Our Client Is Looking For Qualifications CIPD Level 5 qualified, or a BA (Hons) in Human Resources or equivalent Experience Minimum of 2 years' solid generalist HR experience Proven track record of managing a variety of ER casework Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law, both in theory and practice Experience advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance and recruitment matters Skills & Personal Attributes Professional communicator with strong influencing and persuasion skills Credible and confident - able to build solid relationships and coach managers at all levels Resilient, results-driven and able to manage competing priorities Organised, discreet and committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times Why This Role? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-run HR function in a business that genuinely values its people. An organisation that truly offers real professional development and progression. You'll have variety in your day-to-day, a supportive team around you, and the chance to make a tangible difference across the organisation. On offer is a salary of £33,767, annal bonus up to £2200 and benefits including: * Flexible start finish times * 33 days leave * Health cash plan, enhanced pension scheme and a life assurance scheme To find out more or apply, get in touch with Jess at Cubed Talent today