People Advisor
Type: Contract
Reference: 223877048
Job Description:
People Advisor
Location: Leicester Centre
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term – 12 months
Salary: DOE
Start: September 2025
SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, well-established manufacturing business in Leicester to recruit a People Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This site-based role supports a busy operation.
You'll be providing practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle, with a real focus on employee relations. This includes managing a high volume of cases—disciplinaries, grievances, performance management—and confidently coaching and supporting managers on best practice, policies, and procedures. This is a hands-on, operational role offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a business with strong values and long-term stability.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters, providing expert advice and support to managers
- Manage a wide range of ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management
- Coach and guide managers through people processes to ensure consistency and compliance
- Support day-to-day HR operations and queries from employees and line managers
- Help deliver group initiatives locally, including L&D, recruitment, and payroll
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to ongoing HR projects
What We’re Looking For
- CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent HR experience
- Strong background in employee relations, with experience managing multiple complex cases
- Confident in advising and coaching managers at all levels
- Proactive and organised with the ability to juggle a varied workload in a fast-paced setting
- Solid Microsoft Office and HRIS skills
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and annual review
- Health and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Career development within a large, successful group
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid HR foundations and a real passion for employee relations to step into a visible, trusted role in a dynamic, people-focused business.
If you possess the necessary skills and experience, apply today with your up to date CV!
