Furthermore, here at FFE we value our employees giving them the freedom to be creative and innovative. Having a great team spirt and people that are proud to work for a company that saves lives, our teams see the direct impact of their efforts in the daily operations.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide timely, high-quality advice and coaching to managers on employee relations, performance, absence, and people management issues.Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, from advertising through to offer, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.Partner with line managers to build their confidence and capability in managing teams well.Contribute to the development and review of people policies, ensuring they are legally compliant, user-friendly, and reflect our values.Provide advice to managers on terms and conditions for our small number of international staff. Where required, seek and coordinate external in-country advice to ensure compliance with local employment requirementsSupport the Head of HR on strategic and operational projects, include areas such as employee engagement, process improvement, inclusion and diversity, or organisational change.Keep accurate and up-to-date records, using our HRIS (Workday) and producing monthly reports to give key data insights to our decision makersAct as the main HR liaison with our external Workday support partner, coordinating the implementation of new functionality and system improvements. While not a technical role, you will manage timelines, clarify requirements, and ensure Workday-related projects stay on track and aligned with HR prioritiesFoster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture in all interactions.Skills & ExperienceEssentialPrevious experience in an HR advisory role, ideally within a manufacturing environmentStrong working knowledge of UK employment law and good HR practiceExperience with managing ER cases, particularly resolving issues before formal stages, and advising managers with empathy and clarityExcellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skillsStrong attention to detail and follow-through - a natural completer-finisherGood IT skills, including the ability to learn and leverage AIExperience with Workday or similar HR systemsCIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experienceBehavioursPersistent and pragmatic — you don’t give up when things get toughCollaborative and team-oriented, with a genuine desire to support othersDiscreet and trustworthy — able to manage sensitive information with careResilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating changeCurious and proactive, with a learning mindset and a desire to continuously improveEmpathetic and approachable, with strong listening skills and the ability to build trustWell organised — able to juggle priorities, manage deadlines and follow throughSolutions-focused, with a practical mindset and a can-do attitudeCommercially aware, understanding how people practices support wider business goalsApplicants must be entitled to work in the UKIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
