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HR Advisor Manufacturing and Commercial - Maternity Cover


Company : Tensar, a division of CMC


Location : Blackburn, North West


Created : 2025-06-18


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an HR Advisor to join our team on a maternity cover basis for 9-months. If you have a passion for fostering a positive work environment and a strong background in employee relations, this role is perfect for you. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you!Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Key Responsibilities: The following responsibilities relate to the HR Advisor's client areas - Manufacturing and Commercial UK and Ireland:Responsible for all employee relations activity including, absence management, disciplinary, investigations and covering all elements of the employee lifecycle including performance management and talent developmentOversee and ensure a quality onboarding and offboarding process is completed for all new joiners and leavers; coach managers on their role in the process and seeking feedback about the candidate experienceProviding advice and playing a major role in work reviews and change processesIdentifying development needs and coaching/upskilling/training managers accordinglySupporting managers with updating job descriptions ready for job mappingAnalyse HR metrics and data to inform decision-making and identify trends and areas for improvementBeing the first point of contact for all HR-related queriesSupport the implementation of HR policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with company values and legal requirementsSupporting engagement activity including the engagement group at the Manufacturing site as the HR representativeLeading Union activity and building a robust relationship with Union repsHR Projects - To lead and support the HR Team with the delivery of HR and change projectsRecruitment and Onboarding: Responsible for maintaining the Recruiter Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for EMEA; effective management of recruitment agencies, building positive partnerships to ensure we get best candidates, in a timely and cost-effective manner.The internal recruitment subject matter expert supporting and coaching and line managers to deliver a positive candidate experience for both successful and unsuccessful applicants; positioning CMC as an employer of choice.Continuously review and improve existing recruitment, selection, and onboarding standards.Data Protection - To ensure all aspects of the recruitment, People HR and onboarding process comply with the Data Protection Policy and GDPR requirements.Engagement:Coordinating the communication, engagement, and well-being agenda, ensuring the promotion of a healthy, engaged and retained workforceSupport the coordination, promotion, launch, collation, and analysis of the annual employee engagement surveySupport and execute the achievement of all planned employee engagement activitiesEnsure all communication tools (social media, noticeboards etc.) are used regularly and kept up to date with relevant employee engagement informationCarry out benchmark analysis to support the creation of the businesss engagement and communication strategy as directed by the HR Director.Experience and Qualifications: An HR background within this role is essential, with up-to-date employment law knowledge and legislation of HR practicesLevel 5 CIPD qualifications or equivalentExcellent working knowledge and awareness of employment relations legislation and regulation relevant to the region(s)Excellent working knowledge of confidentiality, data protection and security standards and expectationsEvidence of continual professional developmentCommercially astuteDisplays a confident and professional mannerExperience and willingness to train and upskill self and othersAdditional Benefits: 33 Days Annual Leave (Pro-rated) - inclusive of public holidaysLife Assurance (3 x Pensionable Salary)Pension contributions matched up to 6%Professional subscription contributionEnhanced sick pay schemeDiscretionary company bonus schemeEmployee Assistance Program and discount scheme availableOther benefits also available