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Role: HR Advisor Sector: Manufacturing Location: Worcester, Worcestershire Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum + team bonus Working Arrangements: (up to 2 days per week available for WFH) The Role Are you an experienced HR professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business in Worcester as an HR Advisor, with strong potential to develop into a business partnering role. You will work closely with the wider HR team and business leaders, providing hands-on support across a broad range of HR activities while beginning to influence people strategy and business outcomes. This progressive role offers the chance to build your skills in employee relations, talent management, and organisational development within a supportive and dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and practical support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, helping to resolve issues fairly and effectively while maintaining positive working relationships. Partner with business leaders to understand their team's needs and contribute to workforce planning, talent development, and performance management initiatives. Support the delivery of change management projects, including restructures and organisational design, ensuring smooth transitions and clear communication. Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures that align with business objectives and promote a positive workplace culture. Coordinate recruitment activities, from job postings to interview scheduling and onboarding, ensuring a seamless candidate and new starter experience. Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and measure the impact of HR initiatives on business performance. Facilitate training and development programmes, tracking participation and supporting continuous learning across the organisation. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, ensuring compliance with GDPR and employment legislation. Act as a trusted point of contact for HR queries, providing timely and clear guidance to managers and employees. Your Background Proven experience in an HR advisory or generalist role, ideally within manufacturing or a similar fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices. Demonstrable ability to build effective working relationships with managers and employees at all levels. A proactive, solutions-oriented approach with excellent communication and influencing skills. Experience supporting change management and organisational development initiatives is highly desirable. Working towards or holding a CIPD qualification is advantageous but not essential. Comfortable working on-site in Worcester with good local commuting options. What's On Offer Competitive salary between £40,000 and £45,000 per annum, reflecting experience and skills. A progressive role with clear potential to develop into a business partnering position as the company grows. Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced HR team in a well-established manufacturing business. Exposure to a wide range of HR functions, providing a strong foundation for career development. A positive working environment that values collaboration, innovation, and employee well-being. If you are a motivated HR professional eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact in a thriving manufacturing business, we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV to explore this exciting opportunity and join a company committed to investing in its people and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Role: Head of HR Sector: Automotive Components Manufacturing - Tier One Supplier Location: Coventry area, Warwickshire Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 per annum + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance Working Arrangements: Hybrid - 3 days on site The Role Are you a strategic and inspiring HR leader with a strong background in the automotive components manufacturing industry? Here's a fantastic opportunity to lead HR at a well-established tier one automotive components supplier with around 400 employees across multiple sites. You'll be a key member of the UK Senior Management Team, driving HR strategy and operations at the main Warwickshire facility while supporting other production sites as needed. Leading a passionate HR team, you'll create a supportive, inclusive, and growth-focused environment that empowers employees and fuels the company's ongoing success in a highly competitive sector. This role is targeted to have the successful candidate in place by the end of Q4 or early Q1, allowing for any potential notice periods. This timing ensures you can hit the ground running and make a real impact as the business continues to grow and innovate. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver forward-thinking HR strategies that align closely with business goals and prepare the workforce for future challenges in automotive manufacturing. Lead talent acquisition and retention initiatives to attract high-calibre professionals who will drive the company's continued success. Champion employee well-being and engagement through initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating workplace culture. Design and implement comprehensive learning and development programmes to upskill employees and nurture leadership potential. Lead change management efforts confidently, ensuring smooth transitions that keep operations running efficiently. Oversee performance management frameworks that promote accountability, recognise excellence, and support continuous improvement. Build trusted partnerships across the organisation, positioning HR as a vital driver of business success and a trusted advisor to leaders and teams alike. Ensure compliance with employment legislation and best HR practices, mitigating risk and supporting ethical standards. Your Background Extensive HR leadership experience, ideally within tier one automotive components manufacturing or a closely related engineering/manufacturing sector. Proven ability to lead and inspire HR teams, delivering results in employee engagement, talent management, and organisational culture. Strong strategic mindset with hands-on experience implementing change and driving continuous improvement. Demonstrable success in managing complex employee relations issues with tact and professionalism. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, comfortable working at senior management levels and engaging with diverse stakeholders. Expertise in developing and delivering diversity and inclusion initiatives that enhance organisational culture. Full driving licence essential to support multi-site responsibilities. What's On Offer Competitive salary between £60,000 and £75,000 plus bonus and company car/car allowance. Comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonuses and clear pathways for professional development up to Director level. Hybrid working model with a blend of on-site presence and home working for flexibility and work-life balance. The chance to join a well-established tier one automotive components supplier that truly values its people and invests in their growth. Exposure to a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment at the forefront of the automotive sector. If you're a proactive, results-focused HR leader ready to make a real difference in a thriving automotive manufacturing business, we want to hear from you. Send your CV today and take the next step in your HR career with a company committed to excellence and innovation in the automotive sector.