HR Advisor - Freight & Logistics Industry

• Wednesbury
• Monday to Friday onsite, 9am to 5pm
• Job Type: £33,000 - £36,000, dependent on industry 

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to take end-to-end responsibility for HR activities within a dedicated area of our business in the logistics industry. As the primary HR contact, this role combines hands-on advisory support with oversight and accountability for HR Operations. The HR Advisor will work closely with managers to deliver consistent, legally compliant, and commercially focused HR solutions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for an allocated business area/function, holding overall responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of HR activity within the area.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with managers and stakeholders.
• Lead and manage employee relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and capability.
• Provide advice on complex and sensitive people matters and support formal meetings as required.
• Oversee and coordinate HR transactional activity delivered by HR Operations, acting as the escalation point for the business area.
• Ensure that employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, contracts, variations, leavers, etc.) are completed accurately, on time, and in line with policy.
• Monitor service levels, identify gaps or delays, and implement improvements in collaboration with HR Operations.
• Review and approve key documentation relevant to the business area.
• Coach and support managers to build capability in people management and ensure consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on performance management, absence, and conduct.
• Ensure HR activity within the business area complies with UK employment legislation.
• Support the HR Manager in the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Lead HR initiatives and change activity within the allocated area and contribute to wider HR projects across the organisation.
• Provide HR metrics and insights for the business area, using data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum).
• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience managing employee relations casework independently.
• Experience working with HR administration or shared service models.
• Ability to influence and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.