People Advisor in Nottingham

What we offer:

We offer a range of benefits and support to help you thrive in our culture:

• Competitive pay rates and a bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus the option to buy or sell leave
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee support, including life assurance and critical illness pay
• Wellbeing Scheme through Health Shield, giving unlimited access to GPs, counselling, and cash back on health and wellbeing treatments
• 24/7 anonymous access to advice on health and wellbeing
• Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans, savings plans, advanced earned pay, and financial education
• Savings on online purchases from retailers and utilities to entertainment and beyond
• Cycle 2 work scheme

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status for three years running, and to be recognised among the UK’s best workplaces in manufacturing, production & transportation. It’s about more than badges – it’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them.

About Our Opportunity

Are you passionate about people and driven by the desire to create meaningful workplace experiences? At EMR, we’re looking for a proactive, solution-oriented People Advisor to join our dynamic People Team. This is your chance to play a central role in supporting our people, enhancing engagement, and shaping the culture of one of the UK’s leading metal recyclers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage a range of casework, including performance, absence, and grievance matters
• Support employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, inclusive work environment
• Resolve employee relations issues with fairness and consistency
• Partner with managers to identify learning needs and create tailored development plans
• Deliver training sessions and coach managers on essential people practices
• Provide data-driven insights to inform workforce planning and people-focused solutions
• Ensure policies are legally sound and practically applied

About You

You bring energy, empathy, and expertise to the role. To thrive, you will need:

• A Level 5 CIPD qualification (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of UK employment law
• Proven experience in a generalist People/HR role with case management responsibilities
• A confident, communicative style, able to advise, influence, and support stakeholders at all levels
• A passion for continuous improvement and a drive to help others develop
• Experience with people data systems and using insights to create real change
• Valid UK driving licence (site presence 2‑3 times per week)

Who We Are

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet. Every year we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do this without our team members. In return for their work, we create an environment of belonging, value, support, and growth, underpinned by the values of We Care and We Do:

• We Care
  • Integrity – respectful and honest
  • Trust – collaborative and genuine
• We Do
  • Accountable – determined and responsible
  • Innovative – growth‑mindset and progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference, and work with like‑minded people towards a shared purpose, click the link to apply.

Recruitment Agencies

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.