Job Description

HR Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Barnsley (100% on site)

Salary: circa £35 - £38,000

The Opportunity

An established and growing organisation operating within a complex operational environment is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join its people team on a fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional to play a key role in delivering a high-quality HR service across a diverse workforce. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will provide practical advice and guidance to managers and employees while contributing to the continuous improvement of people processes and employee experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Generous annual leave entitlement plus public holidays

Enhanced pension arrangements

Life assurance and health cash plan

Employee wellbeing initiatives and reward schemes

Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities

Clear career progression and leadership development programmes

Inclusive and supportive working culture

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory

Provide professional HR advice and support across the full employee life cycle

Support managers with employee relations matters, including absence management, disciplinary and grievance cases

Advise on family-friendly policies and employment legislation

Manage employee queries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution

Maintain HR records and systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance

Produce HR reports and management information to support business decision-making

Prepare correspondence and documentation relating to HR matters

Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR processes and proceduresRecruitment & Onboarding

Assist with end-to-end recruitment activity, including advertising vacancies, screening applications and coordinating interviews

Work closely with hiring managers to support attraction and selection activity

Coordinate offers, contracts and onboarding arrangements

Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Monitor recruitment activity and maintain accurate records and reporting data

Promote inclusive recruitment practices and equal opportunitiesPolicy & Employee Engagement

Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures

Contribute to management guidance materials and self-service resources

Assist with employee engagement initiatives and people-focused projects

Promote best practice and consistency across the organisationDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

Support the delivery of inclusion and employee engagement initiatives

Encourage an inclusive working environment where all employees can thrive

Collaborate with internal stakeholders on programmes that enhance diversity and belongingAbout YouTo be successful in this role, you will be an approachable and organised HR professional with experience of providing operational HR support within a fast-paced environment.

You will possess:

Previous experience in a HR Advisor, People Advisor or equivalent role

Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice

CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards)

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

A proactive and service-focused approachDesirable

Experience within a multi-site operational, engineering, manufacturing, logistics or project-based environment

Experience of using HR information systems and reporting toolsIf you're looking for an opportunity to join a respected organisation where you can make a real impact while further developing your HR career, we'd love to hear from you.

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