Hr Advisor

Job description

Job Description:

Wiltech Acoustics — now proudly part of Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) — is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. Now integrated into Rehlko’s global energy-resilience group, Wiltech continues to build on its reputation as a leading UK specialist in acoustic canopies, generator enclosures, and industrial noise-control engineering.

Based in Loughborough, our manufacturing facility handles everything in-house — from raw material processing to welding, fabrication, painting, and full assembly of bespoke acoustic units. Joining Wiltech now means becoming part of a strengthened, well-funded and expanding organisation, with new opportunities created through the Rehlko transition.

Key Responsibilities

• First Line HR Support: Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees, providing practical advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures and employee relations matters.
• Employee Relations: Support absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance, conduct and probation processes, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Manager Coaching: Build strong relationships with managers, providing guidance and challenge to support effective people management and early intervention where issues arise.
• Onboarding & Induction: Coordinate and deliver HR inductions, ensuring a positive onboarding experience and completion of all required employment documentation.
• Case Management: Prepare documentation, support formal meetings, maintain accurate records and ensure agreed actions are completed within required timescales.
• Business Partnership: Work closely with operational leaders to identify people-related trends, support local initiatives and contribute to organisational change activities.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain accurate employee records, ensure compliance with company policies and employment legislation, and support HR reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in an HR Advisor, HR Officer or similar generalist HR role.
• Knowledge: Good understanding of employment law, HR best practice and employee relations processes.
• Communication: Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business.
• Organisation: Strong administrative skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple cases effectively.
• IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint.

Preferred Qualities

• CIPD qualified or working towards a HR qualification
• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving ability
• Positive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of the wider HR team

What We Offer:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave in addition to bank holidays
• Private healthcare coverage
• Career progression opportunities
• Death in Service benefit
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme

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