HR Adviser - Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Posted on May 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a busy manufacturing environment on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on generalist role supporting managers across a wide range of HR activities, with a strong focus on employee relations, absence management, and operational HR support.
About the candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar HR role and will be confident managing employee relations matters independently. You will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with managers, and providing practical HR guidance across the employee lifecycle.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would also be beneficial.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warrington, with 3 x a year travel to another UK Site.
What you’ll do
Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
Support and advise on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and capability processes
Manage sickness absence cases proactively and contribute to absence reduction initiatives
Coordinate the recruitment process from approval through to issuing contracts
Support annual performance review and succession planning processes
Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR reports and analytics
Support onboarding and training activities
Contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
Promote employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture Benefits
Competitive bonus scheme
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Healthcare and lifestyle discounts
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Onsite parking If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you — apply today
About the candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar HR role and will be confident managing employee relations matters independently. You will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with managers, and providing practical HR guidance across the employee lifecycle.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would also be beneficial.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warrington, with 3 x a year travel to another UK Site.
What you’ll do
Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
Support and advise on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and capability processes
Manage sickness absence cases proactively and contribute to absence reduction initiatives
Coordinate the recruitment process from approval through to issuing contracts
Support annual performance review and succession planning processes
Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR reports and analytics
Support onboarding and training activities
Contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
Promote employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture Benefits
Competitive bonus scheme
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Healthcare and lifestyle discounts
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Onsite parking If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you — apply today
Reference: 225147887
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HR Adviser - Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Posted on May 22, 2026 by CV-Library
Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Recruitment
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join a busy manufacturing environment on an 8-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on generalist role supporting managers across a wide range of HR activities, with a strong focus on employee relations, absence management, and operational HR support.
About the candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar HR role and will be confident managing employee relations matters independently. You will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with managers, and providing practical HR guidance across the employee lifecycle.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would also be beneficial.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warrington, with 3 x a year travel to another UK Site.
What you’ll do
Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
Support and advise on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and capability processes
Manage sickness absence cases proactively and contribute to absence reduction initiatives
Coordinate the recruitment process from approval through to issuing contracts
Support annual performance review and succession planning processes
Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR reports and analytics
Support onboarding and training activities
Contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
Promote employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture Benefits
Competitive bonus scheme
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Healthcare and lifestyle discounts
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Onsite parking If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you — apply today
About the candidate
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar HR role and will be confident managing employee relations matters independently. You will be comfortable working within a fast-paced environment, building strong relationships with managers, and providing practical HR guidance across the employee lifecycle.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and a good understanding of current employment legislation. Experience within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would also be beneficial.
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full Time
Location: Warrington, with 3 x a year travel to another UK Site.
What you’ll do
Provide day-to-day HR support to managers and employees
Support and advise on disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, and capability processes
Manage sickness absence cases proactively and contribute to absence reduction initiatives
Coordinate the recruitment process from approval through to issuing contracts
Support annual performance review and succession planning processes
Maintain accurate employee records and produce HR reports and analytics
Support onboarding and training activities
Contribute to the development and improvement of HR policies and procedures
Promote employee engagement initiatives and support a positive workplace culture Benefits
Competitive bonus scheme
Enhanced employer pension contribution
Healthcare and lifestyle discounts
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Onsite parking If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you — apply today
Reference: 225147887
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