People Advisor 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract LeicesterMonday to Friday, 08 00£36,000About the RoleWe are seeking a proactive and confident People Advisor to join a manufacturing site in Leicester on a six-month fixed-term contract.This is a hands-on, generalist HR position where no two days are alike. You will be instrumental in supporting managers and employees throughout the entire employee lifecycle, offering practical advice, managing employee relations cases, and contributing to both site-specific and group-wide people initiatives.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy balancing operational HR support with project delivery, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career.Key Responsibilities Provide clear, practical HR advice to line managers, ensuring consistent and fair application of policiesManage and support employee relations cases, including disciplinary and grievance proceduresServe as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR queries from managers and employeesSupport the delivery of group-wide initiatives such as learning and development, recruitment campaigns, and payroll updatesContribute to people-focused projects across the siteIdentify and promote continuous improvement in HR processes and ways of working About You CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards) or equivalent practical HR experienceProven experience in employee relations and independently managing caseworkConfident in building relationships and coaching managers