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Senior HR Advisor

Join a leading manufacturing organisation as their Senior HR Advisor on a fixed-term contract. In this key role, you'll take ownership of HR operations at site level, providing expert support to managers and driving initiatives that improve engagement, performance, and compliance.

As Senior HR Advisor, you will work closely with site and departmental managers to deliver effective HR support across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, performance management, and development.
This standalone position provides the opportunity to combine day-to-day HR delivery with involvement in wider business projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing professional advice and coaching to managers and employees.
• Manage the full recruitment, onboarding, and induction process.
• Support key initiatives focused on performance, engagement, and organisational change.
• Handle employee relations cases, absence management, and wellbeing activities.
• Maintain HR policies, systems, and compliance documentation in line with current legislation.
• Coordinate training and development plans aligned with business needs.
• Contribute to HR reporting, data analysis, and site improvement projects.

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within manufacturing or another fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• CIPD qualified or currently working towards accreditation.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confident working independently while collaborating effectively with a wider HR network.

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Fixed‑term contract role.
• Working with a supportive and collaborative team in a fast‑paced environment.
• The opportunity to take responsibility of HR operations and contribute to key site objectives.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Tara Duffy (HR Recruitment Specialist, MCS Group) at  or t.duffys.

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