HR Advisor

HR Advisor
North Derbyshire - with travel across the East Midlands
Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Up to £36,000
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 5% employer pension contribution

SF Recruitment are proud to be exclusively partnering with a growing SME to recruit a dedicated and driven HR Advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a total headcount of approximately 120 employees, operating across two main sites in the East Midlands.

This is a pivotal standalone position, with the successful candidate responsible for establishing and embedding the HR function within the organisation. While you will be the sole HR professional, you will work closely with a wider team (not in HR) and have the autonomy to make a meaningful impact. The role requires regular on-site presence across both locations, with occasional flexibility for home working.

This is a true generalist role, suitable for someone operating at HR Officer or Advisor level who is ready to take ownership and lead the HR function. Duties include:
- Providing HR advice and support on a range of employee relations matters with a commercially focused approach
- Leading on absence management, including coaching managers on managing both short- and long-term absence
- Reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures and the employee handbook
- Supporting recruitment activity and overseeing effective onboarding processes
- Drafting and updating job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers
- Supporting the implementation of training and development plans across the business
- Leading on employee engagement initiatives to drive morale, retention, and culture
- Maintaining and developing the HRIS system, with potential involvement in a future system upgrade
- Advising the leadership team on employment legislation and ensuring compliance with changes in law
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the business
- Leading and participating in a variety of HR projects as required

To succeed in this role, you will need to be:
- A hands-on HR generalist with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Confident working independently
- Passionate about creating a positive and engaging workplace culture
- Able to work across multiple sites in the East Midlands on a regular basis

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their HR career and make a difference within a supportive and growing SME.