Medlock Partners Ltd

Employee Relations Advisor 39 hours per week (flexibility on start and finish times) Fixed Term Contract 12 months Based near to Warwick Hybrid working 3 days a week on site, 2 days working from home Medlock Partners are partnering with a fast-paced manufacturing business, looking for a proactive and people-focused Employee Relations Advisor to join a dynamic HR team. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to a broad range of employee relations activity, supporting managers and employees across the full employee lifecycle. This role will be circa 50% project work, supporting the ER Manager with the set up of this new function, and 50% case work, so lots to get your teeth into. Previous experience to ER casework is essential and to Trade Unions is essential Key responsibilities of the Employee Relations Advisor: Act as the first point of contact for employee relations queries Advise managers on disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance, and capability matters Support and manage ER cases through to resolution Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law Assist with policy updates, compliance, and ER reporting Coach managers on best practice and employee relations processes Build strong relationships across HR, Legal, Payroll, and operational teams Support training sessions and wider HR initiatives Key requirements for the Employee Relations Advisor: Previous experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice Confidence handling a range of ER cases in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong organisation, attention to detail, and confidentiality CIPD qualified or working towards qualification is advantageous Manufacturing or operational environment experience is preferred Experience with Trade Unions essential If you are interested in this Employee Relations Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Senior HR Business Partner 12-month Fixed Term Contract Droitwich, West Midlands Based onsite 5 days per week Medlock Partners are proud to be partnering with a global business in identifying a passionate Senior HR Business Partner to support their business in the West Midlands. If you re a strong, strategic Senior HR Business Partner, passionate about partnering with senior leaders in a fast-paced, operational environment then I d be keen to hear from you. This is a senior, autonomous role focused on workforce strategy, organisational design, transformation, and culture across complex manufacturing and technical operations. Key Responsibilities of the Senior HR Business Partner: Partner with site leadership on people strategy aligned to operational and commercial goals Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and transformation initiatives Drive change management, restructuring, and culture programmes Support talent, succession, performance, and leadership development Lead complex ER/IR matters and ensure employment law compliance Contribute to productivity, workforce efficiency, and operational improvement initiatives Key requirements of the Senior HR Business Partner: CIPD Level 7 + Chartered FCIPD essential Significant Senior HRBP / strategic HR leadership experience Background in manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or critical operations environments Strong experience in organisational change, workforce planning, and transformation Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management skills Comfortable operating in complex, fast-paced, matrix organisations If you are interested in this Senior HR Business Partner position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Head of HR and Payroll Liverpool CC based Head Office Remote working with travel required to Liverpool and further sites within the North West Permanent & Full Time (flexible working including a 9-day fortnight or 4.5 day working week) £75,000 plus benefits package, including 40 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and enhanced employer pension contributions My client is seeking an experienced and strategic Head of People & Payroll to lead the delivery of a high-quality, responsive people and payroll service within a values-driven organisation. Reporting into the HR Director, this pivotal leadership role will be responsible for shaping and delivering people strategies that align with organisational objectives and support continued growth and positive social impact. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture and creating an exceptional employee experience across the organisation. The role requires a proactive and collaborative leader who can drive organisational success through effective people practices, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities of the Head of HR & Payroll: Provide effective leadership and oversight of a large People and Payroll function, ensuring a professional, efficient, and customer-focused service. Ensure robust systems, controls, and processes are in place for payroll administration and wider people operations. Maintain legally compliant policies, procedures, and people management practices. Lead on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, minimising organisational risk. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and recognised trade unions. Manage and monitor departmental budgets, ensuring effective financial control and value for money. Develop and analyse people metrics and insights to inform strategic decision-making and service improvement. Contribute to organisational growth and transformation through strategic workforce planning and people initiatives. Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that supports employee engagement, wellbeing, and belonging. Champion Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and ensure inclusive practices are embedded across the organisation. Develop and enhance the organisation s Employee Value Proposition. Key requirements for the Head of HR and Payroll: Significant leadership experience within HR and Payroll functions. Whilst there is an experienced and established Payroll Manager in place, it is essential that you have previously had oversight of a payroll function. You must be a Chartered member of CIPD or similar. Ideally you will have previously worked within a similar role within a not-for-profit organisation and/or Public Sector, however this is not essential criteria for you to be considered. Strong strategic and operational HR expertise. A proven track record of leading organisational change and workforce initiatives. Excellent knowledge of employment law, payroll governance, and people best practice. Able to build effective, credible relationships quickly with key stakeholders. A passion for creating positive workplace cultures and employee experiences. Skilled and experienced facilitator, including facilitating in scenarios of challenging group/individual dynamics. Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills. If you are interested in this Head of HR and Payroll opportunity and you feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Mark Croston. Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Purchase Ledger Assistant Salford Hybrid We are working with a thriving leader in their field as they look to appoint a new member to their busy, medium-sized Purchase Ledger team. Based in the Salford office of this multi-site business, the location is easily accessible by public transport and has on-site parking. The role offers hybrid working with 3 office days and some potential flex on start and finish time. A friendly and supportive team makes this a fantastic working environment. This role will suit someone with previous experience in a busy purchase ledger role - or alternatively, someone who is early in their finance career with some Purchase Ledger exposure and showing the right skills and attitude to develop. Duties will include: Invoice matching to GRNs Dealing with any quantity discrepancies / price disputes Query resolution Supplier statement reconciliation Following up on any missing documentation Investigate unmatched items Inter-site transactions and reconciliations Required skills and experience: Previous transactional finance exposure Thrives in a fast-paced environment Keen to learn and develop Team worker Personable Attention to detail Quick to pick up systems 25 days holiday plus BH, 9-5 or alternative hours if needed, 3 office days between Mon and Thurs.

Assistant Management Accountant Preston £30-35K DOE, 12m FTC Hybrid. Are you looking to have access to excellent mentoring and exposure to supporting with Management Accounts? Are you ready to take the next step beyond the Accounts Assistant level? This 12 month role will provide just that; bridging the gap between transactional and MA and giving you the experience you need to progress your career. Due to increased workload , we have an incredible opportunity for an individual who is keen to develop their Management Accounts exposure within a highly successful, PLC owned market-leading manufacturing Group. Although an FTC this role is a rare opportunity for someone to take the step from Accounts Assistant to Assistant Management Accountant without necessarily having already had significant exposure. The role can be tailored to the candidate's experience level. So, if your experience has mainly been across transactional and you are really keen to advance, this role will provide that development for you - paving the way for you to progress into a more comprehensive Management Accounting role. This role could also suit a candidate with existing exposure to supporting with Management Accounts, perhaps within an SME, but who is keen to gain experience with a large PLC, along with the opportunity to be involved with the reporting requirements that this entails. Essentially, the role can be tailored to suit the candidate's existing knowledge and to ensure that the successful individual is continuously developed at the right pace in order to gain further experience. The Assistant Management Accountant will report into the FC and will work closely with the Management Accountant, assisting with with timely and accurate delivery of financial information for various entities operating within this division of the Group. Further opportunities could potentially arise at the end of this contract within the large, growing Group. Duties could include: Updating of accrual and prepayment schedules Obtaining and reviewing data for reporting purposes Reviewing of nominal ledgers and summarising operating costs analysis Analysis of high-risk nominal codes Assisting the transactional team with reviewing and posting credit card statements Collating data for intercompany recharges, posting the journals into the ERP system and reconciling the balances Running off VAT reports and performing checks on the data Working with internal stakeholders to obtain copy export sale documentation Maintaining a fleet info and tracking mileage and fuel spend Assist with the monthly payroll reports Posting journals into the ERP system Assisting with improving financial controls Updating the management account packs Balance sheet reconciliations P&L results review and comparisons Running reports and collating data for internal audit Nominal analysis for forecasts and budgets Ad hoc reports Experience and attributes: Solid experience across transactional finance Some exposure to supporting with Management Accounts - desirable but not essential Ambitious with a desire to learn and develop - embracing all potential to gain experience Good systems and excel skills Analytical approach Inquisitive and confident to ask questions Good communicator In return you will receive excellent training, 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life insurance, variety of discounts, hybrid working.