We are recruiting for an HR Advisor to join our clients based in Wendens Ambo, near Saffron Walden. The company will be relocating to Braintree in September 2025.

The HR Advisor will report to the Head of Production and will be managing all aspects of HR in order to engage with team members and ensuring a happy working environment. In the long term, the individual will be developed to take on the role as HR Business Partner.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The HR Adviser plays a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused HR service. You will provide expert advice on employment legislation, policies, and best practices while supporting managers across various departments. This role involves recruiting high calibre engineers and functional team members, ensuring all aspects of pay and reward are competitive, managing payroll, managing employee relations, and contributing to the development of HR strategies that enhance people management and organisational performance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assisting with recruitment and providing advice. Ensuring job descriptions are available, assisting with interviews and liaising with agencies for permanent and temporary staff.
• Maintain employee records ensuring that they are complete and up to date.
• Carry out new starter inductions.
• Continuously monitor and review HR policies and processes and implement changes where necessary.
• Assist managers with employee relations; including dispute resolutions, disciplinary, grievance and absence, ensuring that the correct procedures are followed.
• Develop HR policy and Procedures.
• Assist managers with identifying training and development needs.
• Provide advice on current and existing benefits for employees and managers. Carry out pension and healthcare administration.
• Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation.
• Support change management processes.
• Ensure all company rules and regulations are met.
• Help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an HR professional. Level 5 CIPD qualified or studying towards this qualification.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and employee relations.
• Experience in recruitment and selection procedures
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage multiple projects, and work under pressure.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and HR management systems.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.