Human Resources Advisor in Birmingham

Company Description

HydraForce, operating from our purpose-built facility in Birmingham, UK, is a global designer and manufacturer of motion control systems and the world's leading manufacturer of hydraulic cartridge valves and custom hydraulic integrated circuits, as well as electronic controls for a variety of off-highway industries. Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce bring together two world-class leaders in hydraulic motion control. By combining our strengths, we've broadened our hydraulics offering to deliver the world's highest quality hydraulic control solutions to more OEMs across the globe. Together, we are expanding the possibilities of hydraulic control technology to provide innovative and reliable solutions.

Job Description

• Strategic HR Support
• Support the HR Manager and business leaders by providing insight and recommendations on workforce trends, employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and people-related risks.
• Partner with managers across the business to support delivery of HR initiatives aligned to operational and commercial objectives.
• Analyse HR metrics and workforce data to identify trends, support decision-making, and recommend proactive improvements.
• Contribute to organisational change initiatives, including restructures, workforce planning, and process improvement projects.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee experience and operational efficiency.
• HR Operations
• Support the day-to-day delivery of HR Operations services, ensuring an efficient, customer-focused, and compliant HR function.
• Maintain and continuously improve HR systems, policies, and processes to ensure they remain effective, compliant, and aligned to business needs.
• Produce regular and ad hoc management information reports to support business decision‐making.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date with current employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Employee Relations & Advisory
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to managers on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, capability, absence management, flexible working, and employee wellbeing issues.
• Support managers throughout employee relations processes, including investigations, hearings, and case management, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment legislation and proactively recommend policy or process changes where required.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Human Resources, Business, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 minimum desirable).
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience within a HR Operations or HR Advisory role.
• Previous HR and payroll experience essential.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or operational environment essential.
• Strong experience handling complex employee relations matters with sound judgement and a pragmatic approach.
• Experience analysing HR data and producing management information to support business decisions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in HR systems, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

A range of benefits are available including employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on‐site parking. We offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Flexible work‐time options, benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on‐site parking, room for creativity.

You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship beyond the program.