HR Advisor (FTC)
Derby • contract • Competitive

HR Advisor (FTC)

New
Derby On-site contract 26 Applications
Competitive
Full-time
Posted 23 Sep 2026
Expires 04 Nov 2026

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong generalist background? Do you have experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a proven track record across employee relations, operational HR and HR policies?

Our client, a growing precision engineering manufacturer supplying the aerospace industry, are now looking for an HR Advisor to join their team on a 17-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave.

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover

17-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Competitive Salary (DOE)
Monday to Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00
Derby


HR Advisor – Maternity Cover
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Company pension and life assurance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee bonus scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme and well-being support
  • High Street and Gym discounts and vouchers
  • Parental and family leave

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover
Job Description
  • Provide day-to-day HR advice and guidance to employees and Line Managers, ensuring a consistent and fair approach to people-related matters.
  • Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives, policies and procedures in line with business requirements and employment legislation.
  • Monitor and analyse HR data, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement across areas such as absence, employee relations, recruitment and retention.
  • Support organisational change and workforce planning activities
  • Build strong relationships across the site, working collaboratively with managers and employees

HR Advisor – Maternity Cover
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
  • Strong experience working at HR Advisor level
  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment
  • Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice
  • CIPD qualification is highly desirable but not needed

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’, email or call
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