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 procedures

Recruitment & 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 opportunities

Policy & 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 organisation

Diversity, 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 belonging

About 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 approach

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-site operational, engineering, manufacturing, logistics or project-based environment
• Experience of using HR information systems and reporting tools

If 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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