HR Advisor

Lodestone Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Sheffield, to recruit an experienced HR Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time, standalone HR role reporting to the Managing Director - ideal for a capable generalist who enjoys autonomy and being the go-to person across the business.

The hours are genuinely flexible. The default pattern is 22 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8am-2pm, but our client is open to arranging the hours around the right person.

As the sole HR presence on site, you'll own the full generalist remit, including:

• Leading recruitment end to end - advertising roles, preparing documentation, chairing interview panels and managing candidates through to offer
• Handling the full onboarding process: pre-employment screening, offer letters, contracts, job descriptions and first-day inductions
• Running performance management, probation and appraisal meetings, ensuring a consistent, legally compliant approach
• Advising and supporting line managers on performance, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters, taking notes and preparing papers, and seeking external professional advice where needed
• Managing attendance - return-to-work interviews, Bradford Factor monitoring, medical referrals (with appropriate consent) and monthly reporting
• Employee engagement and communications, including newsletters, updating the Employee Handbook and running staff consultations on terms and conditions
• Processing leavers, calculating annual leave entitlement and conducting exit interviews
• Maintaining personnel and payroll records (via Moorepay) in full compliance with GDPR
• Liaising with the Health & Safety Officer on occupational health matters
• Keeping up to date with employment legislation and general HR administration

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Advisor / HR Manager role, ideally standalone or with significant autonomy
• Sound, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confidence advising and supporting managers at all levels, including on ER matters
• Strong administration and record-keeping with a clear understanding of GDPR
• A self-starter who can work independently and manage their own workload
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) is desirable

• £40,000 per annum (pro rata for 22 hours)
• 12-month fixed-term contract (Maternity cover)
• Part-time hours with genuine flexibility - Monday to Thursday 8am-2pm, or arranged around you
• A varied, autonomous role within a stable manufacturing business