People Advisor

People Advisor
Location: Leicester Centre 
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Fixed term – 12 months
Salary: DOE
Start: September 2025 

SF Recruitment are partnering with a fast-paced, well-established manufacturing business in Leicester to recruit a People Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This site-based role supports a busy operation. 

You'll be providing practical HR support across the full employee lifecycle, with a real focus on employee relations. This includes managing a high volume of cases—disciplinaries, grievances, performance management—and confidently coaching and supporting managers on best practice, policies, and procedures. This is a hands-on, operational role offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a business with strong values and long-term stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for all employee relations matters, providing expert advice and support to managers
• Manage a wide range of ER casework, including disciplinary, grievance, capability, and absence management
• Coach and guide managers through people processes to ensure consistency and compliance
• Support day-to-day HR operations and queries from employees and line managers
• Help deliver group initiatives locally, including L&D, recruitment, and payroll
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to ongoing HR projects

What We’re Looking For

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) or equivalent HR experience
• Strong background in employee relations, with experience managing multiple complex cases
• Confident in advising and coaching managers at all levels
• Proactive and organised with the ability to juggle a varied workload in a fast-paced setting
• Solid Microsoft Office and HRIS skills

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and annual review
• Health and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Career development within a large, successful group

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid HR foundations and a real passion for employee relations to step into a visible, trusted role in a dynamic, people-focused business.

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, apply today with your up to date CV!