Senior HR Advisor

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Location: Dover

Salary: circa £45,000/annum

Successful applicants will live in Kent and have UK experience - those living outside of Kent with time limited right to work will not be considered.

We are recruiting a Senior HR Advisor for a global manufacturing business, this is a newly created role to support an existing HR team during a period of significant growth. This is a hands-on, ER, project focused role requiring someone confident stepping into a fast-paced environment and adding value immediately.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday 8am to 4.30pm, Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 1pm
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing multinational company
• Life assurance scheme paid at 2x annual salary
• Employee health care plan via Medicash
• Contributory salary exchange pension scheme more
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and additional day off for your birthday

The Role

This position will provide operational HR support with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations, supporting Managers and Senior Leaders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR and ER advice to managers and senior stakeholders
• Ensuring efficiency with the existing Workday system
• Independently manage Employee Relations cases of varying levels and complexities
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies
• Support day-to-day HR operations during a period of business growth

Candidate Profile

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
• Strong Employee Relations background with proven experience managing high volumes of ER cases, including complex cases at senior level, up to and including tribunal
• Experience working within an manufacturing environment
• Experience in Workday or similar HR system
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

If your CV includes graphics or design features, we’d also appreciate a simplified version in Word format.

CV's to m.potton@newappointmentsgroup.co.uk

If this role isn’t for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you!

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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dover

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English