HR Advisor in Nottingham

Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Assistant/Advisor on a fixed term basis initially over 6-month period to join our existing team at our Head Office in Leeds. This role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week however flexible to discuss a 4 day week. This role would be a great developmental opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor seeking an interim role or a HR Administrator who wishes to build on their experience. This role involves regular travel; therefore, a valid driving licence is essential.

The Role

We are currently seeking a motivated and proactive team player to join our HR team as an HR Assistant/Advisor. The successful candidate will be working alongside the HR Advisor and supporting the Head of People in delivering all HR activities across the business and providing advice and assistance to line managers and staff. You will play a key role in delivering a timely, professional, and efficient HR service, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the Head of People to implement the HR strategy across the business.
• Work closely with managers across the business, assisting them to understand and implement policies and procedures and employment legislation, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation and HR best practice.
• Provide confidential support to employees on all HR issues or queries in line with policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Lead on ER cases including grievances, disciplinary and performance improvements ethically, efficiently, and in line with policy and procedures.
• Assist managers in implementing the Company’s absence management procedures with the aim of reducing sickness absence levels; provide support to managers on capability issues.
• Implement the business’s recruitment strategy; drive an in-house recruitment solution and minimise reliance on agencies.
• Assist managers in the development and successful management of targeted recruitment programmes, such as apprenticeships, work experience, internships and graduate programmes.
• Support line managers with yearly performance reviews, identifying and providing training where required.
• Support managers to ensure employee progress is regularly reviewed in line with the performance management cycle.
• Working closely with line managers at all levels (coaching, mentoring, training), assisting them to understand policies, procedures and employment legislation, and support/promote the learning and development of staff.
• Identify, plan, coordinate inductions for new staff where required.
• Promote a positive culture, ensuring behaviours are in line with Steeper values.
• Continuously monitor engagement levels within the business area from doing regular walk arounds, site calls/visits, communicating regularly with all stakeholders – look for new ways to drive positive change, and improve communications.
• Assist in supporting the rollout of People initiatives, projects and improvements within the organisation.
• Maintain CIPD and keep abreast of legislative changes.
• Support the Head of HR to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations; report any concerns regarding potential breaches and follow up on actions so that the business achieves its compliance requirements.
• Ensure HR correspondence, systems, processes and records are accurate, updated in a timely manner, and managed in line with Data Protection requirements.
• Fulfilment of additional other ad hoc duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team. You must be comfortable in a fast‑paced environment, able to multitask effectively, and demonstrate a proactive and positive attitude. Adaptability is key, along with a keen eye for detail and a flexible approach to changing priorities. Some previous experience at HR Admin level is essential and holding a CIPD Level 3 or above qualification (or currently working towards it) would be highly desirable.

Essential requirements

• Proven generalist HR experience at HR Administrator / Assistant / Advisor level
• Knowledge of UK Employment law
• Strong communication skills
• Good Word and Excel knowledge
• Ability to build and maintain good relationships
• Strong attention to detail

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary
• Incremental holiday allowance (rising with service) and additional birthday off
• Free parking
• Canteen onsite
• Employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible working
• Refer a friend incentive
• Cycle2work scheme
• Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training courses available.