HR Advisor

  • Heybridge Associates
  • Shipley, Yorkshire
  • May 08, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

HR AdviserAre you an experienced HR professional looking to operate in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment? Do you enjoy partnering with stakeholders, providing pragmatic HR advice and ensuring best practice across a complex workforce?DENSO is a $47.6 billion global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle on the road. At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for leading OEMs across off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation markets. The RoleAs an HR Adviser, you will deliver a comprehensive generalist HR service, supporting managers across the business to ensure all people-related activity is consistent, compliant and aligned to organisational policy and employment legislation.This is a hands on role within a busy manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to influence and support a wide range of HR activities while contributing to the delivery of the broader HR strategy.Working Hours & BenefitsMonday-Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pmFriday: 8.30am - 1.30pm25 days holiday + bank holidaysBenefits include:
  • Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
  • Life assurance (4x salary)
  • Permanent Health Insurance
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounts across 100s of UK retailers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite parking
  • One day remote working per week is optional
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert HR advice and guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance and performance management
  • Ensure all HR activities are conducted in line with employment legislation and company policies
  • Support recruitment and selection processes, ensuring best practice is applied
  • Manage absence processes and promote a consistent approach across the workforce
  • Provide guidance on family-friendly policies including maternity, paternity and flexible working
  • Maintain accurate HR records, documentation and correspondence
  • Support the implementation of the HR strategy and contribute to HR projects
  • Produce HR metrics and management information to support business decision-making
  • Build strong working relationships across the organisation to support effective people management
What We're Looking For
  • Proven experience in a generalist HR role
  • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
  • Experience managing employee relations cases
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
  • High level of discretion and professionalism
  • CIPD qualified or operating at an equivalent level
Preferred Experience and Qualifications
  • Experience within a manufacturing environment
  • CIPD qualified or 3+ years operating at a similar level
  • Exposure to working within a unionised setting
  • Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a similar HR role
  • Experience supporting HR strategy implementation and project work
  • Strong capability in HR data analysis and reporting (MI)
  • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, operational environment