HR Advisor

Join a growing, multi-site operational business where HR is a true partner to the organisation. This hands-on generalist role has a strong focus on employee relations and manager support.

Work closely with the HR Manager to influence people practices across 25+ depots. There is an opportunity to coach managers, shape policies, and drive continuous improvement, with regular travel to Solihull and visits to other UK sites.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, operational business where HR plays a key role in supporting frontline teams. As an HR Advisor at SRL Traffic Systems, you’ll work closely with managers across multiple sites, providing practical, commercially focused HR support. You’ll take ownership of employee relations cases, coach managers to build confidence in people management, and contribute to improving HR processes and policies. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same - ideal for someone who enjoys being visible in the business and making a real impact.

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers on absence, performance, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Manage employee relations cases end-to-end, with support from the HR Manager where required.
• Coach and support managers to build capability and confidence in handling people matters.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation, including contracts, letters and formal correspondence.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures across the business.
• Review and develop fit-for-purpose HR policies and processes aligned to business needs.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.
• Support absence management, wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Analyse trends and contribute to HR reporting and people metrics.
• Build strong relationships across the business, with regular travel to depot sites.

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role (ideally within an operational or multi-site environment).
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
• Confident advising, challenging and influencing managers where needed.
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Highly organised, resilient and able to manage a varied workload.
• Willing and able to travel regularly to Solihull and occasionally to other locations.

• Salary of £35,000 – £40,000, depending on experience.
• Flexible working – 4 or 5 days per week considered.
• Hybrid working model.
• Exposure to a varied, operational HR environment with real influence.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Company pension scheme.
• Life cover.
• 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your immediate family.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support.
• Loyalty scheme from 1 year’s service.
• Free financial, wellbeing and legal support via ‘Wisdom’.
• £500 employee referral scheme (terms apply).

SRL Traffic Systems is the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturer and supplier of mobile intelligent transport systems (ITS). With over 25 depots, we’re a growing organisation and the only UK manufacturer offering both sale and hire of traffic light equipment. We operate in a fast-moving, operational environment where safety, quality and reliability are at the heart of everything we do—and our people are key to that success.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your skills, and be part of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you. Our recruitment process includes an initial application review, followed by a first-stage interview and a final on-site interview. SRL Traffic Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.