HR Advisor at Armstrong Fluid Technology in Droitwich Spa., Worcestershire

Job description

• Title: HR Advisor
• Reports to: HR Business Partner
• Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.
• As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.
• This is a hands-on generalist role responsible for delivering high-quality HR support across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with managers and employees, the role combines day-to-day HR administration with first-line advice on a range of people matters, ensuring people processes are delivered efficiently, consistently and in line with company policy and employment legislation.
• This position is based on-site in Droitwich Spa.

Responsibilities

• HR Administration
• Oversee HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including new starters, contractual changes and leavers.
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation within BambooHR.
• Ensure HR data is up to date and accurate.
• Produce standard HR reports and support people metrics as required.
• Prepare HR documentation including letters, contracts, and policy-related correspondence.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance HR processes and systems.
• Employee Relations
• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing timely and practical advice to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations cases including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, capability and conduct issues, escalating more complex cases where appropriate.
• Coach managers on the consistent application of company policies and HR procedures.
• Support investigations, meetings, and documentation in line with company processes.
• Probation Management
• Monitor probation review dates and ensure timely completion of probation processes.
• Support managers with probation reviews, providing guidance on expectations, documentation, extensions, and outcomes.
• Ensure all probation decisions are appropriately recorded and communicated.
• Manager Support & Coaching
• Provide practical, first-line HR advice and coaching to managers on standard people processes and employment practices.
• Promote consistency and best practice across all HR activities.
• Support managers in developing confidence in handling routine people matters.
• Compliance
• Ensure HR activities comply with employment legislation, company policies and internal governance requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of HR policies, procedures, and documentation.

Requirements

• Education & Experience
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment in a generalist HR Advisor essential.
• Strong HR administration experience with excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting first-line employee relations cases.
• Ability to coach and advise managers on standard HR processes.
• Technical Skills
• Experience using an HRIS.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Soft Skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Approachable and professional with a customer-focused mindset.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Builds effective working relationships across all levels of the business.
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.

Skills

Required

• Experience using an HRIS