HR Advisor

HR Adviser

Are 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 Role
As 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 & Benefits

Monday–Thursday:   8.30am – 5.00pm
Friday:                      8.30am – 1.30pm

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Benefits 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 optionalKey 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 managementWhat 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 levelPreferred 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