HR Advisor

Job Overview

As an HR Advisor, you will provide professional and customer‑focused HR support to managers and employees, helping to deliver people initiatives and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

• Advising managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and employee relations matters.
• Supporting disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability and absence management processes.
• Managing recruitment and onboarding activities to deliver a positive candidate and employee experience.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and preparing HR documentation.
• Supporting performance management, learning and development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Producing HR reports and people metrics to support decision‑making.
• Contributing to HR projects, employee engagement activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer or similar generalist HR position, with a strong understanding of employee relations and UK employment law.
• Experience supporting managers on a broad range of HR matters.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Current CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience with in a manufacturing or operational environment, exposure to trade unions and knowledge of HR analytics is advantageous.

You are a collaborative, adaptable professional with a passion for delivering excellent HR support and continuously improving the employee experience.

• Full‑time position.
• Some flexibility may be required to support operational requirements.
• Travel to the Aberdare site is required.

• Competitive salary.
• Westfield Healthcare cash plan scheme for reimbursement of dental, opticians and therapy treatment (physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic).
• 24‑hour counselling and advice line, face‑to‑face counselling.
• MRI, CT and PET scanning services.
• Westfield Rewards – discounts off major high‑street retailers, including cash back and top‑cards.
• O2 Rewards – 20% off monthly EE plans with up to five discount codes for sharing.
• Yes Share Scheme – option to purchase shares in Prysmian and receive free shares.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – obtain a bike and/or accessories while making tax and NI savings.
• Competitive defined‑contributory pension – up to 8% company contribution.
• Life assurance – up to six times the annual salary.
• Nova Lease – lease an electric or hybrid car at discounted rates.
• Vitality app – rewards for staying active and discounts on gym memberships.
• Free flu jab for all employees and family members.
• Long‑service awards.
• Enhanced paternity policy – 10 days full pay.
• Enhanced maternity policy – 16 weeks full pay.
• Baby bonus – £4,000 in three instalments following birth of a child.
• Met Life including GP24 – virtual GP service for the employee and household.
• Everest Funeral Concierge – will‑prep service, digital vault, funeral planning tools and concierge service.
• Bereavement and probate service and EAP WISDOM App – wellbeing 24/7 counselling, trained legal advisors, financial and debt‑management information, nurse support and webinars.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximising value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our company culture, Prysmian is committed to developing an organisation that prioritises talent, where people feel respected, included and free to fully express their potential.

All managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process,…