HR Advisor

Tate is working with a well‑established manufacturing business in Hitchin that is seeking an accomplished HR Advisor (CIPD Level 3 minimum) to provide additional support during a period of increased workload.

This is a six‑month temporary assignment offering immediate start, weekly pay, and the chance to visit the site and meet the client before committing to the role.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the HR function with both administrative and advisory tasks, including:

Absence & Timekeeping

Managing the absence spreadsheet and updating records
Supporting absence management processes, including associates absent over 4 weeks
Producing file notes and assisting with disciplinary cases
Supporting managers with poor timekeeping issues

Occupational Health Support

Coordinating annual health surveillance scheduling
Updating databases following OH assessments
Uploading management referrals to a OH platform
Liaising with their Occ Health Provider and managing OHN diary appointments

Systems & Data Management

Updating Workday and ADP (shift pattern changes, password resets, RFID changes)
Managing the HR Hitchin inbox and responding to queries
Monthly visa checks
Issuing All Hands registers

Employee Relations Support

Supporting managers with:
Grievances
Disciplinaries
Investigations
Providing accurate HR guidance in line with company policies

General HR Administration

Maintaining accurate records
Supporting HR projects and workload peaks
Ensuring all documentation is handled confidentially

What We're Looking For:

CIPD Level 3 (minimum)
HR advisory confidence and experience
Manufacturing industry background (preferably)
Confident, organised and comfortable working onsite in a busy HR environment
Someone proactive, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities

Experience of Work Day, or similar software and confidence with Excel What's On

Offer:

Weekly pay with holiday pay and pension accrual
Flexible start times
Early finish every Friday
Free onsite parking
Opportunity to meet the team onsite before committing

This is an immediate start, so please get in touch as soon as possible if you'd like to be considered.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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