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HR Advisor

Posted 23 March 2026
Salary £41,280
LocationNewton Aycliffe
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Commercial
ReferenceJ140286
Job FunctionHuman Resources

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;

  • Permanent contract from day 1

  • 1 day work from home

  • Flexible working hours

  • Company pension contribution

  • Sick pay

  • ASAP start

  • Friendly and supportive working environment

  • Continuous training and development

 The Company you will be working for;

MTrec Commercial are supporting our industry leading client on their search to appoint an experienced HR Advisor to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. If you feel you have the required skills and experience, then please apply for an immediate response!

The Role you will be doing; 

A key role within the HR team, this individual will be responsible for providing up to date employment law advice to all employees. The main duties include absence management combined with disciplinary and grievance, alongside the opportunity to support KPI analysis and identify appropriate projects in line with overall business objectives.

  • Varied absence management including short term, long term and ill health capability cases. Liaise with the occupational health team, ensuring referrals are completed accurately and appropriate follow-up is completed.

  • Support return to work cases, ensuring fair application of the UK absence policy. Closely monitor workplace restrictions and adjustments in line with the Equality Act, remaining mindful of the business' capacity to accommodate restrictions longer term.

  • Provide managers and supervisors with appropriate advice on disciplinary and grievance matters - highlighting risks from a HR legislation perspective.

  • Provide managers and supervisors with advice on performance related matters.

  • Manage requests such as family friend leave and flexible working applications.

  • Complete exit interviews to support the development of meaningful labour turnover analysis - highlighting trends and countermeasures.

  • Support end to end recruitment - from initial approval on the role to onboarding the successful candidate - followed by support to the new recruit and manager during the probationary period.

  • Lead on redundancy consultation should headcount require review - ensuring a fair process, for both single job title roles and pools with a potential reduction.

  • Undertake project work such as policy drafting and reviews, ensuring compliance with legislation updates and best practice.

  • Identify trends from HR KPI's suggesting recommendations for improvement.

About You;

  • CIPD Level 5 is essential

  • Strong HR generalist experience within a manufacturing environment

  • Excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law and best practice experience

  • Problem solving and initiative

  • Planning and organisation

  • Strong communication skills

  • Proactive and willingness to make positive change

  • Previous experience within a fast paced HR environment, with strong experience in absence management.

  • Ability to build relationships with various stakeholders, specifically managers - gaining their confidence as a trusted advisor.

  • Drive consistency and fair application of HR policies and procedures.