HR Advisor in Leeds

Title: HR Advisor\\nLocation: West Yorkshire\\nSalary: £35-45k (DOE)\\nIndustry: Manufacturing\\nExperience required: CIPD Level 3+\\n\\nRole Purpose\\nProvide first-line HR and Employee Relations (ER) support across a fast-paced manufacturing environment, acting as a key contact for managers and employees. Deliver consistent, compliant and proactive HR guidance while supporting engagement, recruitment, absence, and employee lifecycle processes.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities\\n\\n * Act as the first point of contact for HR/ER queries, providing advice on policies, procedures, terms and conditions, performance, conduct, and capability issues.\\n\\n * Support and coach managers in handling ER cases, including grievances, investigations, disciplinaries, absence management, and return-to-work processes.\\n\\n * Attend and minute formal and informal meetings, ensuring accurate documentation and legal compliance.\\n\\n * Manage HR administration across the employee lifecycle (recruitment, onboarding, contracts, leavers, job changes, restructures).\\n\\n * Maintain and update HR systems, personnel files, case management records, and produce reports as required.\\n\\n * Coordinate recruitment activities and partner with managers on job design, assessment, and onboarding.\\n\\n * Support employee engagement initiatives, including communications, feedback channels, and recognition programmes.\\n\\n * Prepare payroll documentation where required and ensure accuracy of employee data.\\n\\n * Collaborate with HR colleagues on policy updates, organisational change, and continuous improvement projects.\\n\\n * Build strong working relationships across all levels, supporting effective communication and promoting good HR practice.\\n\\nCandidate Profile\\n\\n * HR generalist with strong knowledge of current employment legislation.\\n\\n * CIPD Level 3 (minimum)\\n\\n * Proven experience managing ER cases in FMCG/food/drinks, manufacturing environments or similar fast-paced environments\\n\\n * Highly organised, detail-focused, analytical, and confident using HR systems and IT tools.\\n\\n * Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills; able to work face-to-face across multiple sites where required.\\n\\n * Resilient, proactive, and able to prioritise competing demands in a dynamic environment.\\n\\n * Confidential, professional, and committed to continuous improvement in HR practice