HR & People Advisor

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for the opportunity to build and shape an HR function within a growing manufacturing business?

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing organisation based in Leamington Spa seeking a proactive and hands-on HR & People Advisor to establish and manage the HR function during an exciting period of growth.

This is a 12-week temporary-to-permanent opportunity, ideally suited to someone who enjoys working autonomously, improving processes, and making a real impact within a growing business.

What's on offer:

• Up to £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• 12-week temp-to-perm opportunity
• Full-time onsite role
• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 15:30 / Friday: 07:30 - 12:30
• Opportunity to build and develop the HR function
• Long-term career prospects within a growing business

The business

Our client is an expanding manufacturing business investing in its people, processes, and future growth. With ambitious plans and a collaborative culture, this is an opportunity to join at an exciting stage and help establish a robust HR framework to support the organisation's continued success.

The role

Reporting directly to the COO, this is initially a standalone HR position with responsibility for managing day-to-day HR activities whilst developing the policies, processes, and systems needed to support a growing workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation
• Manage absence, attendance, and holiday records
• Coordinate payroll information with external providers
• Provide first-line HR support and employee relations guidance
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation
• Support performance management, training, and development activities
• Identify opportunities to improve and strengthen HR processes

What we're looking for

• 3-5 years' experience in a UK-based HR Officer, HR Advisor, or generalist HR role
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and HR administration
• Strong organisational, communication, and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently
• Experience improving HR processes and supporting business growth is advantageous

Location

Based full-time onsite in Leamington Spa.

Apply

If you're looking for a role where you can build an HR function, influence positive change, and grow your career within an expanding manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

G&P is a world-leading quality management services provider, supporting manufacturers in the automotive, defence, aerospace and industrial sectors, and their associated supply chains, to transform quality and efficiency levels.

With over 30 years of experience, we provide tailored solutions through senior management support and expert personnel from our dedicated talent division. Through our award-winning engineering, technical, inspection and talent services, we help businesses minimise risk, maximise performance and achieve operational excellence.

Operating from strategic hubs in six countries, we continue to grow across new sectors, always focused on eliminating disruptions and supporting our clients’ drive to zero defects.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.