HR Advisor
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Before you apply
LocationLeeds
Also inShipley
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentHuman Resources
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 20, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Minimum of two years' experience working within a generalist HR position
Exposure to a wide range of employee relations activities
Experience supporting recruitment activity
Experience administering employee benefits
Experience managing sickness absence processes and liaising with occupational health
Strong communication skills and ability to influence and coach managers effectively
CIPD qualified to level 5
Resilient, professional, and approachable, with confidence to build strong working relationships
Practical and well-organised approach with excellent communication skills
Working knowledge of UK employment law
Experience advising managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and recruitment
Experience using Workday
Skills
Workday
EXCEL
Job Description:
We have a new vacancy for a HR Advisor to be predominantly based in Wortley, Leeds but must be available to cover Shipley as and when needed.
About CMbE
CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Your mission in CMbE
Reporting to the Senior HR Officer, the HR Advisor will have responsibility for ensuring that our HR and Payroll systems remain up to date. The ideal candidate will have experience in systems administration including extracting and analysing employee data from the time and attendance system and using other analytical tools such as EXCEL.
A significant part of the role involves supporting the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding and induction activities. The HR Advisor will work with hiring managers and agency providers to attract and onboard talent efficiently, while ensuring a positive candidate and employee experience. In addition, they will administer employee benefits, recognition programmes, long service awards and retirement processes, ensuring employees receive a high level of support throughout their career journey.
A strong working knowledge of UK employment law is essential, along with experience advising managers on matters such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, and recruitment. As a trusted member of the HR team, the candidate will provide support to the Senior HR Officer and Head of HR to help drive people-focused solutions that contribute to organisational performance and employee engagement.
About you
The role requires a minimum of two years’ experience working within a generalist HR position, preferably within a Manufacturing environment with exposure to a wide range of employee relations activities. Experience supporting recruitment activity, administering employee benefits, managing sickness absence processes, and liaising with occupational health is also required. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and coach managers effectively are key to the role.
Candidates must be CIPD qualified to level 5 or hold a bachelor’s degree in HR. Experience using Workday is advantageous. The successful candidate will be resilient, professional, and approachable, with the confidence to build strong working relationships at all levels of the organisation. A practical and well‑organised approach, combined with excellent communication skills, will support the delivery of consistent and effective HR advice.
What CMbE Offers You
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The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
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To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
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Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
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Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!