Hr Advisor
CV-LibraryWells, SomersetpermanentPosted: 29 April 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking a confident and capable HR Advisor to join a fast-paced manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, teamwork and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced generalist HR professional who enjoys being close to the operation, partnering with managers, and making a real difference to people, performance and culture.
Working closely with the People Partner, you will play a key role in delivering a practical, people-focused HR service across a busy production environment. You will support managers and team members at all levels, help drive engagement, and ensure people processes run smoothly in a business where standards, pace and collaboration matter.
What you’ll do
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Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and team leaders across the site.
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Support employee relations activity, including absence, conduct, performance and wellbeing matters.
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Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to leavers, including contracts and correspondence.
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Support maternity, paternity and family leave processes with care and consistency.
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Lead the monthly payroll process to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.
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Use HR data and KPI reporting to identify trends, highlight issues and support informed decision-making.
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Act as a super-user for the HR system, helping to improve processes and promote smarter ways of working.
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Support site communications, engagement activity, awards, briefings and employee events.
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Contribute to training workshops and people plan activity that supports site priorities.
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Work collaboratively as a key member of the local people team.
What we’re looking for
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Previous experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role.
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Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
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Experience working with line managers in a fast-paced manufacturing, FMCG or similar operational environment.
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Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.
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Well organised, calm under pressure and able to balance multiple priorities.
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A discreet, fair and balanced approach, with a genuine interest in supporting people to succeed.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people and values a positive, supportive working culture. You’ll be part of a team that cares about high standards, continuous improvement and creating an environment where people feel informed, respected and able to do their best work.
We offer a competitive package including a 10% bonus, enhanced pension, life assurance, Medicash, discounted meals, take-home food, family-friendly policies, volunteering opportunities, social events, learning and development, and a flexible bank holiday benefit.
If you’re looking for a hands-on HR role where you can build strong relationships, influence managers and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing site, this could be the right next step.
Benefits package
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EV electric car scheme.
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Cycle to Work scheme.
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3x life assurance.
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5% matched pension, with the option to contribute more.
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Medicash, including free GP access and support with prescriptions and dental costs.
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Discounted meals in company cafés,take-home fridge with free meals.
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Enhanced family leave policies.
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BBQ and volunteering day.
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Long service dinners after 5+ years.
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Christmas party, team socials.
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Learning and development opportunities.
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Flexible bank holidays.
Please get in touch for more information on this great opportunity or apply with your CV today
Working closely with the People Partner, you will play a key role in delivering a practical, people-focused HR service across a busy production environment. You will support managers and team members at all levels, help drive engagement, and ensure people processes run smoothly in a business where standards, pace and collaboration matter.
What you’ll do
*
Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and team leaders across the site.
*
Support employee relations activity, including absence, conduct, performance and wellbeing matters.
*
Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through to leavers, including contracts and correspondence.
*
Support maternity, paternity and family leave processes with care and consistency.
*
Lead the monthly payroll process to ensure colleagues are paid accurately and on time.
*
Use HR data and KPI reporting to identify trends, highlight issues and support informed decision-making.
*
Act as a super-user for the HR system, helping to improve processes and promote smarter ways of working.
*
Support site communications, engagement activity, awards, briefings and employee events.
*
Contribute to training workshops and people plan activity that supports site priorities.
*
Work collaboratively as a key member of the local people team.
What we’re looking for
*
Previous experience in a generalist HR or People Advisor role.
*
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
*
Experience working with line managers in a fast-paced manufacturing, FMCG or similar operational environment.
*
Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel for reporting and analysis.
*
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust quickly.
*
Well organised, calm under pressure and able to balance multiple priorities.
*
A discreet, fair and balanced approach, with a genuine interest in supporting people to succeed.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people and values a positive, supportive working culture. You’ll be part of a team that cares about high standards, continuous improvement and creating an environment where people feel informed, respected and able to do their best work.
We offer a competitive package including a 10% bonus, enhanced pension, life assurance, Medicash, discounted meals, take-home food, family-friendly policies, volunteering opportunities, social events, learning and development, and a flexible bank holiday benefit.
If you’re looking for a hands-on HR role where you can build strong relationships, influence managers and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing site, this could be the right next step.
Benefits package
*
EV electric car scheme.
*
Cycle to Work scheme.
*
3x life assurance.
*
5% matched pension, with the option to contribute more.
*
Medicash, including free GP access and support with prescriptions and dental costs.
*
Discounted meals in company cafés,take-home fridge with free meals.
*
Enhanced family leave policies.
*
BBQ and volunteering day.
*
Long service dinners after 5+ years.
*
Christmas party, team socials.
*
Learning and development opportunities.
*
Flexible bank holidays.
Please get in touch for more information on this great opportunity or apply with your CV today