Job type
TemporaryLocation
BradfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Hr GeneralistIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£45,000 - £50,000Closing date
6 Jul 2026
HR Lead, Bradford £45 - 50,000. Immediate start
Job Title: HR Advisor
Location: Bradford
Duration: Long term
Type: Full-time, Office-based (stand-alone role)
Location: Bradford
Duration: Long term
Type: Full-time, Office-based (stand-alone role)
About the Company
A growing, medium-sized manufacturing and distribution business with a strong values-driven culture is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to lead all HR activities.
A growing, medium-sized manufacturing and distribution business with a strong values-driven culture is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to lead all HR activities.
The Role
This is a stand-alone, generalist HR position responsible for delivering end-to-end HR support across the business. Reporting to the Director, you will provide both operational and strategic HR guidance, ensuring compliance, managing employee relations, and supporting a positive, high-performing culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding
- Act as the main HR contact, advising managers on all employee relations matters (disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability)
- Ensure compliance with UK employment law, GDPR, and HR best practice
- Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and records
- Lead recruitment activity and support workforce planning
- Manage absence processes and HR reporting
- Deliver and coordinate training and development initiatives
- Drive employee engagement and support a positive workplace culture
- Provide HR insights and recommendations to support business decisions
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a broad, stand-alone HR role
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing end-to-end employee relations cases independently
- CIPD Level 5 (minimum) or equivalent
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments preferred
Personal Attributes
- Hands-on, proactive and pragmatic approach
- Approachable, fair, and resilient
- Strong relationship builder across all levels of the business
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a full HR function within a growing organisation.