HR Advisor

Job title: HR Advisor Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing business in their search for a proactive HR Advisor to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on, down-to-earth environment and wants to make a real impact in a people-focused business. Key Responsibilities • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees across the business • Support the HR Manager with Employee Relations cases (absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance, etc.) • Assist with recruitment and onboarding, ensuring a smooth candidate and new starter experience • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems • Support the delivery of training, development, and wellbeing initiatives • Assist in updating and implementing HR policies and procedures • Prepare HR data and reports as needed • Get involved in ad-hoc HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives About You • CIPD Level 3 or 5 (or working towards) or equivalent experience • Experience in a similar HR role • Strong working knowledge of employment law and HR best practice • Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels • Hands-on and adaptable, with a practical approach to problem-solving • Able to balance operational priorities with long-term people initiatives What’s on Offer • Competitive salary + benefits • Opportunities for professional development • A collaborative, inclusive working culture • The chance to make a real impact in a growing manufacturing business If you’re an HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment and enjoys being close to the action, this is a great opportunity to progress your career and help shape a modern people function