At a Glance
- Tasks: Support HR operations and drive employee engagement in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Established manufacturing organisation committed to investing in its people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: Join a proactive HR team focused on continuous improvement and employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on workplace culture and operational performance.
- Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or above, with experience in HR and manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing organisation that’s continuing to invest in its people function and is now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Operational HR Advisor. This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll work closely with the HR Site Lead, senior leaders, line managers, and employees to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused people solutions. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of the people agenda across site, driving high standards of employee relations, and ensuring HR supports operational performance and business priorities.
Joining a collaborative HR team, you’ll support the operational delivery of HR while contributing to wider organisational initiatives and continuous improvement, helping to foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture. As Operational HR Manager, you’ll partner with the HR Site Lead and leadership team, providing expert guidance and ensuring effective HR practices across the full employee lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the HR Site Lead in delivering operational HR across the site, ensuring consistent, high-quality people support
- Acting as a key escalation point for employee relations matters, including within a unionised environment
- Providing expert advice and coaching to leaders on performance, absence, conduct, capability, and organisational effectiveness
- Driving compliance with HR policies, procedures, and UK employment legislation
- Building strong, credible relationships across the business, constructively challenging and influencing decision-making
- Supporting organisational change, workforce planning, and engagement initiatives alongside the HR Site Lead
- Using people data and HR metrics to inform decisions, identify trends, and improve outcomes
- Partnering with stakeholders to align people priorities with operational goals
- Contributing to HR projects that enhance processes, culture, and capability
- Promoting a proactive approach to employee engagement, wellbeing, and continuous improvement
- Working closely with the wider HR team to deliver a joined-up and consistent people approach
Experience:
- CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience), ideally working towards Level 7
- Proven experience in a Senior HR Advisor or operational HR role
- Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, or similarly operational environments
- Experience supporting complex ER in a unionised setting
- Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
- Experience supporting change initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate
- A pragmatic, resilient, and people-focused approach
Senior Human Resources Advisor employer: tlg talent
Join a dynamic and well-established FMCG company that prioritises employee growth and development within a collaborative work culture. As a Supply Planning Lead, you'll enjoy the opportunity to influence key stakeholders and drive meaningful improvements in planning processes, all while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that values innovation and sustainability. With a focus on continuous improvement and a commitment to reducing waste, this role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on both the business and the community.
