HR Advisor
CV-LibraryHX1, Halifax, CalderdalepermanentPosted: 1 July 2026
Apply NowAlexander Steele Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a successful and growing food manufacturing business in the search for an experienced HR Advisor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and partnering closely with managers to deliver a first-class people service. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting employee relations, recruitment, engagement, payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
About the Role
As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and leaders across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused HR support.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Providing guidance and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases.
* Coaching and supporting managers to drive a positive, high-performing culture.
* Managing long and short-term absence cases, including liaison with occupational health providers.
* Supporting recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding and induction.
* Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports on key people metrics and trends.
* Assisting with monthly payroll processes, ensuring all employee changes are communicated accurately and on time.
* Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives.
* Building strong working relationships across the business and supporting employee engagement activities.
* Contributing to HR projects and wider organisational change initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Business Partner position.
* CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
* Experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases.
* The confidence to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Experience supporting recruitment and payroll processes.
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business.
* Broad and varied generalist HR role with genuine responsibility.
* Exposure to business improvement and people-focused projects.
* Supportive leadership team and positive working culture.
* Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.
If you're looking for your next HR opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and partnering closely with managers to deliver a first-class people service. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will play a key role in supporting employee relations, recruitment, engagement, payroll processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
About the Role
As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and leaders across the organisation, providing practical and commercially focused HR support.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Providing guidance and support on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management cases.
* Coaching and supporting managers to drive a positive, high-performing culture.
* Managing long and short-term absence cases, including liaison with occupational health providers.
* Supporting recruitment activities from vacancy approval through to onboarding and induction.
* Maintaining accurate HR records and producing reports on key people metrics and trends.
* Assisting with monthly payroll processes, ensuring all employee changes are communicated accurately and on time.
* Supporting the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and people initiatives.
* Building strong working relationships across the business and supporting employee engagement activities.
* Contributing to HR projects and wider organisational change initiatives.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Previous experience in a HR Advisor, HR Officer or HR Business Partner position.
* CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
* Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
* Experience managing a wide range of employee relations cases.
* The confidence to influence and build credibility with managers at all levels.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Experience supporting recruitment and payroll processes.
* A proactive and solutions-focused approach to HR.
Why Join?
* Opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business.
* Broad and varied generalist HR role with genuine responsibility.
* Exposure to business improvement and people-focused projects.
* Supportive leadership team and positive working culture.
* Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.
If you're looking for your next HR opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you