Acorn by SYNERGIE is searching for a HR Advisor to join our client, a fast-paced manufacturing business based in Runcorn, Cheshire on an 8-month Fixed Term Contract.

Reporting to the HR Manager, the purpose of the role is to provide proactive, hands-on HR support across the business, partnering with managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and people-focused initiatives within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Duties will include:

* Support the management of employee absence cases, working closely with managers to promote attendance and wellbeing initiatives.

* Coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle, including approvals, advertising, interviewing, onboarding, and contract administration.

* Provide guidance to line managers on a range of employee relations matters, including performance, conduct, and workplace concerns.

* Contribute to talent development activities, including appraisal processes and workforce planning initiatives.

* Assist with the review and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and best practice initiatives.

* Maintain HR systems and employee documentation, producing reports and people data insights when required.

* Facilitate training and onboarding activities to support leadership capability and employee integration.

* Promote employee engagement and support wider culture and wellbeing initiatives across the business

If you have a passion for HR and a good understanding of the manufacturing sector, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. We''re looking for someone with previous experience in a similar HR role, up-to-date employment law knowledge, and the ability to build strong relationships across the workforce. A CIPD qualification or HR degree would be advantageous, alongside strong attention to detail and confident IT skills across Microsoft Office.

In return, you''ll receive a competitive salary and benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, healthcare benefits with gym and lifestyle discounts, bonus scheme, life assurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, ongoing training and development, and additional onsite perks.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.