Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8:30am - 4:30pm)Start date: July 2026
Your new company
A well-established and successful manufacturing/production organisation based in Leeds is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a supportive HR function within a business known for its strong culture and operational excellence.Due to the site-based nature of the role, applicants must be based in Leeds or Wakefield or within a commutable distance.
Your new role
Reporting into the HR Manager, you will provide a full generalist HR advisory service across the business, supporting managers and employees on a range of people-related matters.
This is a broad and varied role, including:
Providing day-to-day HR advice and guidance to line managers
Managing and supporting employee relations casework, including absence, disciplinary and grievance
Assisting with performance management processes
Supporting onboarding and offboarding activity
Ensuring HR policies and procedures are consistently applied
Maintaining accurate HR records and documentationThis role offers a hybrid working pattern, with 3 days per week on-site.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience working in a HR Advisor or equivalent generalist HR role and have significant experience in applying UK employment law
Experience of working in fast paced manufacturing company (desirable)
Strong employee relations experience and confidence handling casework
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Availability to start in July 2026 and commit to a duration
Reside in or close to Leeds or WakefieldWhat you'll get in return
Opportunity to work within a successful and established organisation
Hybrid working flexibility
Competitive daily/annual rate
Immediate start opportunity
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Salary description
£20.50 - £23.50 per hour