Talent & People Advisor – 6 Month FTC

The role

Reporting to the Senior People Partner, the Talent & People Advisor plays a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, combining talent acquisition expertise with generalist HR administrative and advisory responsibilities.

The role is responsible for attracting, recruiting and onboarding high-quality talent while providing proactive HR support to managers and employees across a range of people‑related matters.

The post holder will partner with business leaders to deliver people solutions that support organisational objectives, enhance employee experience, ensure legal compliance, and contribute to a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment processes across a range of roles throughout the business, including our manufacturing sites and various head office departments.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Create and advertise engaging job adverts across suitable recruitment channels.
• Source and attract diverse talent through direct sourcing, networking, social media, referrals and external agencies where appropriate.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews and coordinate assessment processes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking and recruitment best practice guidance.
• Manage recruitment systems, candidate records and reporting, including onboarding processes and links to payroll.
• Support workforce planning and succession planning initiatives.

• Provide first‑line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on people‑related matters.
• Support employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance matters.
• Assist managers in interpreting employment legislation and company policies.
• Produce HR documentation, including letters, reports and case management records.
• Support flexible working, family leave and wellbeing‑related requests.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and best practice.

• Coordinate onboarding and induction activities for new starters, including creating induction schedules, hosting company inductions and check‑ins with new hires.
• Support probation reviews and employee integration.
• Manage employee changes including promotions, transfers and contractual amendments.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, including regular administrative duties to support the accuracy of the HRIS system and ensure best practice record keeping.

• Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external training programmes.
• Contribute to employee engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives.
• Support the implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.

• Participate in HR and talent projects aligned to business objectives.
• Analyse HR metrics and provide insights on recruitment, retention, absence and engagement trends.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and recruitment processes.
• Support new HR system migration and implementation.
• Contribute to organisational change and transformation activities as required.

• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies.
• Support Right to Work checks and pre‑employment screening processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ensure HR records are accurate, secure and maintained in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support audit and reporting activities as required.

• Experience in a Talent Acquisition capacity is essential; able to confidently run an end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding process.
• Previous HR Advisory experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing end‑to‑end recruitment processes.
• Experience supporting employee relations casework.
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to…