HR Advisor

23 Days Old

HR Advisor

Engineering & Manufacturing Environment

Uxbridge On‑site (first 6 months)

Fantastic development opportunity - supportive, energetic HR team - real impact, real variety

We're partnering with a long‑established engineering and manufacturing organisation in Uxbridge to recruit a proactive, confident, and solutions‑focused HR Advisor. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen a growing HR Business Partner model and support a busy, fast‑paced manufacturing site.

This is an excellent opportunity for:

an HR Assistant / Coordinator ready to step up, or
an HR Advisor looking for a broader role, more autonomy, and a genuinely collaborative environment.If you enjoy variety, pace, and being close to the operation this is the place to thrive.

HR Advisor - The Role

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you'll work closely with a small, high‑energy team of BPs who support ten operational departments across the site. Initially, much of your focus will sit within manufacturing and engineering, where there's significant activity and a backlog of ER cases to support.

You'll be involved in:

Employee Relations

Supporting managers with disciplinary & grievance cases, absence management and conduct issues
Note‑taking, coordinating meetings, and where appropriate leading cases
Advising managers using updated policies, procedures, and best practiceRecruitment & Resourcing

Working alongside the Recruitment Specialist
Supporting interviews, screening, and candidate experience
Helping shape recruitment processes for a growing, evolving organisationEngagement, Data & Analytics

Helping run engagement initiatives following survey results
Supporting engagement surveys pulse checks, and exit interview analysis
Identifying data trends and sharing insights with the BP teamGeneralist HR Support

Policy updates and guidance
Supporting managers across multiple business units
Contributing to ongoing development of the HRBP model
Being a go‑to person for solutions and practical support

What Makes This Role Unique?

Huge scope for development - the organisation is growing fast, introducing structure and modernisation. You can make a real mark.
Highly visible role - not a corporate cog. Leadership and owners are frequently on site and accessible.
Genuinely collaborative HR team - no barriers, no hierarchy walls, just supportive colleagues with energy and drive.
Busy, real‑world HR - lots of ER, coaching managers, and helping embed best practice.
Engineering & manufacturing environment - ideal for someone who likes being close to operations and enjoys a "hands‑on" workforce.
Early finish on Fridays.HR Advisor - About you

HR experience in engineering, manufacturing, logistics, or a similar operational environment
Someone who can juggle multiple priorities and move quickly
Confident communicator who can hold their own with managers
A proactive, solutions‑focused person who sees what needs doing and gets stuck in
Comfortable in a non‑corporate, evolving, friendly environment
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
CIPD not essential - experience and mindset count moreFor more information please get in touch with Jacqui Wall (phone number removed)

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies
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Location:
Uxbridge
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Personnel/Recruitment

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