HR Advisor

About the company

Acorn by Synergie is delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and innovative manufacturing organisation in North Devon to recruit an experienced HR Advisor.

Your tasks

This is an exciting opportunity for a people-focused HR professional who enjoys building positive workplace cultures and creating an outstanding employee experience.

You will be a visible and valued presence across the business, championing employee engagement, leading Employee Relations activities and supporting managers to create an inclusive workplace where people feel supported and motivated.

This is a varied, hands-on HR generalist role offering autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on employee experience, organisational culture and people development.

• Lead and manage a wide range of Employee Relations matters, advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and wellbeing cases.
• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees.
• Coach and support leaders to manage people-related matters confidently and in line with company policies and employment legislation.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a positive, inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, ensuring an excellent candidate and onboarding experience.
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems, ensuring compliance and confidentiality.
• Support learning and development initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance employee growth and performance.
• Assist with the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee benefits administration and communicate available initiatives across the workforce.
• Create engaging internal communications and support activities that strengthen company culture and employee morale.
• Promote the business externally through employer branding, community engagement, social media and recruitment marketing.
• Organise and support employee events, wellbeing initiatives and community-focused activities.

Interested? If you are an experienced HR professional who enjoys Employee Relations, building strong workplace cultures and making HR engaging, visible and valued across a business, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
• Strong Employee Relations experience, with the confidence to manage complex cases from start to finish.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence, coach and support managers at all levels.
• A proactive, positive and approachable manner, with a genuine passion for people.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience; CIPD Level 5 is desirable.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within the manufacturing industry is desirable.
• Social media and employer branding experience would be advantageous.

What we offer

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing business.
• A varied and impactful role with genuine scope to influence people and workplace culture.
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours.

How to apply

Apply today with your up-to-date CV to find out more about this HR Advisor opportunity in North Devon.

Other

HR Advisor | Human Resources Advisor | Employee Relations Advisor

North Devon | Competitive salary and benefits package | Flexible working hours