HR Advisor - Manufacturing

Hybrid Role: Minimum 3 days office

Our people are our greatest assets, and we want to create the right conditions for them to be their best.

This role will be integral to enhancing employee engagement, drive retention and showcase why Rayner is a Great Place to Work.

In this role, you will be a business partner to people managers, providing them with day-to-day support to ensure they have the tools and resources to manage, develop, motivate and retain their team members.

You will support the employee experience and be accountable for implementing a calendar of fun activities that gets our teams together, to engage, communicate and have fun!

What You'll be Doing

• Provide advice and support to managers on employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, and performance management in line with company policies and UK employment law.
• Conduct investigations and hearings as required.
• Support conflict resolution, including mediation and negotiation, to maintain a positive working environment.
• Deliver engaging onboarding programs to ensure new starters integrate effectively into the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment laws, health and safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Assist in the review, development, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programs for employees.
• Support succession planning and career development initiatives within the manufacturing workforce.
• Collaborate with management on workforce planning to ensure the right talent is in place to meet operational needs.
• Prepare and analyze HR metrics and reports, such as absenteeism, retention, and employee engagement data.
• Liaise with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee pay and benefits.
• Advise employees on company benefits and assist with enrollment processes.
• Promote and support employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinate occupational health referrals and support employees returning to work.
• Drive employee engagement programs and initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Act as a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
• Manage the HR systems (HRIS, LMS, Engagement Hub), developing your knowledge as a subject matter expert in the system
• Create and deliver a calendar of annual fun events that engages, motivates and brings our teams together
• Design and deliver quarterly Love 2 Learn events

What Experience Do You Need

• CIPD Level 5 or relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Experience of working In a Manufacturing Industry or similar fast paced environment
• A collaborative style with the ability to influence others into action and to think creatively about solutions.
• Ability to communicate confidently, succinctly, and logically both verbal and in writing.
• Tenacity & curiosity
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data to propose solutions for the future.

What We Can Offer You 

• Private healthcare
• Annual Wellbeing allowance
• Monthly yoga sessions and quarterly massages
• Annual programme of fun events
• On site restaurant
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave