HR Advisor (updated to part time)

* EDITED previous advert – now PART TIME and including H&S compliance admin* An established Hitchin manufacturing firm is seeking an accomplished HR Advisor. This standalone role offers the opportunity to provide HR support to the business and it\’s people ensuring ER and H&S legislation is adhered to and compliant. The workforce comprises approximately 55 employees, with a mix of 25% commercial and 75% manual workers. This position is mostly office based in Hitchin SG5, with option for 1 day wfh. Suggested hours apx 25 per week, with days/hours open to conversation to suit you. Key Responsibilities: Ensure fair, transparent, and legally compliant HR practices Support the business in mitigating employment risks by ensuring adherence to current legislation and best practices Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers on staff development, performance management, salary reviews, employee relations, and change management initiatives Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring equality, fairness, and compliance with employment law Oversee absence management processes, including return-to-work interviews and occupational health referrals Promote and maintain HR practices that align with the company culture and values Coordinate and administer Health and Safety activities in collaboration with the senior management team and board Provide HR-related data to Finance for the payroll process for hourly-paid staff Undertake additional HR tasks and projects as requested. Carry out all related HR Admin Maintaining valid certification, liciences and insurance records, tracking expiry dates and ensuring correct documents are visible and available for audit and compliance purposes. As our ideal HR Advisor for this role, you will essentially bring: A CIPD Postgraduate Qualification (Level 3 or above) or be well qualified by experience Minimum of 2 years\’ proven generalist HR experience, including post-qualification advisory responsibility Experience supporting senior management with HR guidance Proven working knowledge of current and pending employment law Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Strong project management skills Good IT proficiency with a sound understanding of email, Word, Excel, and databases Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to discuss complex HR issues at both management and staff levels Experience of maintaining and checking validity of documentation Be comfortable working independently as a standalone HR professional Additional attributes would be desirable: Previous HR experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Familiarity with factory/business Health & Safety procedures and liciences Experience with Moorepay or similar HRM/ Payroll system IOSH qualification Some additional points to note: Willingness to travel occasionally for business if required This position is coming available August 2025 Benefits: The salary for this role is between £35-40,000 full time (39hrs fte) Part time salary will be pro rata this depending on contractual hours agreed. Pro rata annual leave. FTE 23 days annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays Annual shutdown during the Christmas period with any working days not covered by Statutory Bank Holiday paid for Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme Life Assurance Benefit scheme Free parking at Hitchin Please Note: This is a well-rounded and autonomous HR role, best suited to someone who enjoys hands-on work and values stability over upward progression.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15