Job Title: HR Advisor (Fixed-Term Contract - 6 Months) Location: Cramlington, Northumberland Hours: 35 per week (Monday to Thursday, 9am-5pm; Friday, 9am-3pm) Start Date: Immediate

Overview A hands-on generalist HR role supporting a multi-disciplinary workforce across manufacturing, R&D, technical and office-based functions. This opportunity sits within a fast-paced, unionised environment, delivering consistent HR support across key areas including employee relations, recruitment, and management guidance.

Responsibilities

* Lead on employee relations issues, including absence management, conduct, performance, and health & safety concerns

* Provide effective support to managers on day-to-day HR queries and internal communications

* Manage recruitment processes from vacancy approval through onboarding and induction

* Maintain accurate and confidential employee records; contribute to reporting and HR metrics

* Drive employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention initiatives

* Work confidently with HR systems and databases (experience with SAP SuccessFactors advantageous)

Qualifications & Experience

* CIPD Level 5 (or currently working towards)

* Proven HR advisory experience, ideally within a unionised or manufacturing setting

* Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience with ER case management

* Comfortable working collaboratively in a demanding, fast-moving environment

* High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data reporting skills

Culture & Benefits A supportive and forward-thinking culture where initiative, adaptability, and a positive mindset are highly valued. The role offers access to a suite of market-leading benefits including competitive salary, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexible reward options, wellbeing support, subsidised facilities, and professional development resources