HR Advisor

Allstaff HR Division are delighted to bring to the market the role of HR Advisor for a well-established manufacturing company based near Johnstone.

You will travel between Johnstone and Paisley, so own transport is essential.

This is an on-site role, 37 hours per week:
Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm;
Friday 8:30am – 2:00pm. This is a full-time permanent role and an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting managers, promoting positive employee relations and helping to create an engaging workplace where people can thrive.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, providing practical HR advice, supporting recruitment activities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

As an HR Advisor, you will provide professional guidance and support to managers on a wide range of people matters, helping them confidently manage employee relations, attendance, performance and engagement. You’ll ensure HR policies are applied consistently and in line with current employment legislation while supporting wider business objectives.

• Support and coach managers in handling performance, absence, disciplinary and grievance matters.
• Provide clear and practical advice on employment law and HR policies.
• Encourage early intervention to effectively manage attendance and performance issues.
• Prepare documentation and correspondence for formal employee relations processes.
• Support colleagues across the HR function as required.
• Work collaboratively with Health & Safety and Occupational Health to manage complex absence cases.
• Assist managers throughout the recruitment process, including preparing role profiles, interviewing and candidate selection.
• Contribute to HR projects and people-focused initiatives across the organisation.
• Provide guidance on pay, promotions and reward-related matters.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout all HR activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience and support continuous improvement.

• Previous experience within an HR Advisor role.
• Experience working within a busy operational or fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using HR systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and influence managers effectively.
• Comfortable challenging existing processes and identifying improvements.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• Preferred:
  Professional Certificate (CIPD qualified or working towards).
• Minimum of 12 months’ HR experience. Equivalent experience may be accepted in place of formal education.

• Company sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement linked to length of service
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to a private GP service
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Employee coaching programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Access to a range of retail discounts