HR/ER Advisor

HR/ER Advisor 3-month+ contract (potential to lead to a permanent role) Plymouth (Commutable from: Yelverton, Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge) Salary up to £40,000, dependant on experience (paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE)…

Pay rate £30,000 – £40,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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HR/ER Advisor

3-month+ contract (potential to lead to a permanent role)

Plymouth (Commutable from: Yelverton, Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge)

Salary up to £40,000, dependant on experience (paid weekly via Umbrella PAYE)

Excellent opportunity for a HR professional to join a market-leading, international manufacturing company where you will play a key role supporting employee relations across a busy and fast-paced site.

The company are a well-established, highly respected manufacturing business in the Plymouth area with sites across the world. They are renowned not only for the quality of their products, but also for being a progressive and supportive employer. Due to continued growth, they are looking for someone to join the existing HR team on a contract basis to provide support with employee relations and help drive positive people management practices across the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you can further develop your HR career within a global business. Although previous employee relations and case work is advantageous, they are open to looking at candidates who are new to their HR career who have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

The Role:

Managing a varied caseload of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, performance, conduct and wellbeing cases
Supporting and leading investigations, hearings and formal HR processes
Drafting legally compliant HR documentation including reports, meeting notes and outcome letters
Coaching managers to improve confidence in handling people matters
Maintaining accurate and confidential HR records in line with GDPR requirements
Working alongside Occupational Health and external HR specialists where requiredThe Person:

Previous experience in an HR Advisory, Employee Relations or HR Case Worker role
Good understanding of HR fundamentals
CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
Able to handle sensitive situations professionally and confidentially
IT literate with experience using HR systems and Microsoft OfficeReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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