Senior HR Advisor (12 month Maternity Cover)Location: Huytonn (hybrid)Salary: £30,000 -£40,000Our client, a well-established organisation within the manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced and confident Senior HR Advisor to provide maternity cover at one of their high-volume production sites. This is a hands-on, operational role supporting both site-level HR and wider group initiatives.If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong track record in manufacturing or industrial HR, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a varied and influential generalist position.The RoleWorking closely with the team you will deliver a full HR advisory service while supporting operational teams across the business. You will be a visible and trusted partner, ensuring HR activity is efficient, compliant and aligned with best practice.Key responsibilities include:* Managing end-to-end employee relations cases (investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, absence, capability, redundancy)* Coaching line managers on employment law and HR processes* Supporting workforce planning, organisational change and shift structures* Leading site recruitment and overseeing onboarding and probation* Supporting performance reviews, appraisals and succession planning* Ensuring compliance with UK employment law, internal policy and GDPR* Supporting employee engagement initiatives and consultation forums* Preparing payroll amendments and ensuring accurate HR dataAbout YouOur client is looking for a proactive self-starter who is confident, adaptable and capable of managing a busy operational workload. You must have:* CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)* Strong HR advisory experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment* Demonstrable experience managing complex ER cases* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail* Strong communication skills with the confidence to influence managers* Solid understanding of UK employment law* Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-volume operational settingDesirable:* Experience working in unionised environments* Exposure to continuous process, extrusion or similar industrial operationsWhat's on Offer?* An impactful, hands-on HR role within a respected manufacturing business* A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment* The opportunity to influence HR across both site and group level* Valuable experience within a dynamic and high-volume operational settingIf this could be you please apply below today!JBRP1_UKTJ