Senior HR Advisor​/HR Generalist

Job Title:

Senior HR Advisor/Lead

Location:

Bradford
Duration: 6 month contract to permanent
Type:
Full-time, 100% site based (stand-alone role)

About the Company

A growing, medium-sized manufacturing and distribution business with a strong values-driven culture is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to lead all HR activities on site.

The Role

This is a stand-alone, generalist HR position responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support across the business. Reporting to the Director, you will provide both operational and strategic HR guidance, ensuring compliance, managing employee relations, and supporting a positive, high-performing culture. You will report to a HR Manager who is based remotely at another site.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding
Act as the main HR contact, advising managers on all employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability)
Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practice
Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and records
Lead recruitment activity and support workforce planning
Manage absence processes and HR reporting
Deliver and coordinate training and development initiatives
Drive employee engagement and support a positive workplace culture
Provide HR insights and recommendations to support business decisions

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a broad, stand-alone HR role
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases independently
CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent
Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Experience with in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments preferred

Personal Attributes

Hands-on, proactive and pragmatic approach
Approachable, fair, and resilient
Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a full HR function within a growing organisation.

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