HR Advisor - Peterborough

HR Advisor (12-Month Contract)

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Starting ASAP | Full-Time | Fast-Paced Environment

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If you’re the kind of HR professional who loves variety, thrives in a busy environment, and gets a quiet buzz from making systems run like clockwork — this could be your next really good move.

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We’re looking for a confident, people-centred HR Generalist who’s just as comfortable advising on employee relations as they are diving into HR system set-up, configuration, workflows, and process improvements. Someone who can steady the ship, spot what needs tightening, and keep things moving at pace across a busy manufacturing site.

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And if you enjoy coaching and mentoring someone earlier in their career — not because it’s on a job description, but because you genuinely like helping people grow — you’ll absolutely thrive here.

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The Role

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This is a true generalist position covering the full employee lifecycle, day-to-day HR operations, and system-related projects. You’ll be the calm, capable “go-to” for the site, trusted to get things done and keep things compliant, efficient, and human.

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You will:

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Lead on HR system configuration, workflow improvements, reporting, and optimisation.

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Manage the full range of generalist HR activities including onboarding, ER, policies, training coordination, and data accuracy.

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Support and coach an HR Administrator, helping them build confidence, structure, and upward momentum.

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Be a visible, approachable HR presence across the manufacturing site.

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Provide clear, concise guidance to managers — especially when things feel busy or ambiguous.

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Lead and support people-related projects (systems, process, engagement, development).

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Ensure compliance, documentation, and best practice are tight and consistent.

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Help the team deliver a high-quality HR service that’s proactive, not reactive.

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What You’ll Need

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Strong HR Generalist experience, ideally within a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial setting.

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Proven experience with HR systems — set-up, configuration, troubleshooting, and improving ways of working.

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Excellent communication skills — clear, confident, articulate, and able to bring people with you.

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The ability to juggle day-to-day HR tasks with project work without dropping the ball.

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A steady, solutions-focused mindset when things get busy.

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A genuine interest in developing others — supporting an HR Administrator should feel rewarding, not draining.

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Good working knowledge of UK employment law.

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Strong organisational habits, attention to detail, and a love of well-structured processes.

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What You Might Not Like

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Just to keep it real…

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Fully office based - the role is boots on the ground so no hybrid or remote working here!

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You'll have to be in and out of relevant PPE to see your teams on the Factory Floor

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It’s fast-paced — people will be in and out of your door.

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It’s hands-on — this isn’t a remote policy-writing role.

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You’ll need to switch between operational tasks and project work quickly.

If you enjoy the buzz of a busy site and hate being bored, you’ll be absolutely fine.

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What’s in It for You

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A meaty, engaging HR role where your impact is tangible.

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The chance to shape and optimise HR systems that the whole business relies on.

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A supportive team who value clarity, pace, and kindness.

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A great opportunity to lead, influence, and grow someone earlier in their HR journey.

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Variety — no two days will look the same.

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What to Do Next

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If you’re an HR Advisor with generalist experience, who loves systems, variety, problem-solving, and helping people level up — send over your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat. Let’s see if this could be a great fit for your immediate start.