HR Advisor

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Job Purpose The HR Advisor will provide comprehensive support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring best practice in HR operations, employee relations and people development. This role will also emphasise leveraging digital tools and emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—to enhance HR processes, improve employee experience, and support data-driven decision making. Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provision of day-to-day HR advice, support and practical guidance to line managers
• Maintaining local and global HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, and producing reports to support decision-making
• Input and Maintenance of the local HR Systems and Global HRIS System for all sites
• Supporting the full life cycle of the employee
• Supporting with recruitment interviews, working with the central recruitment team
• Championing the use of HR technologies and AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency, streamline processes and enhance workforce insights
• Supporting organisational change by providing guidance, communication, and training as needed
• Producing and preparing Offer letters and Contracts for new employees
• Supporting engagement by contributing to the delivery of people initiatives & transformation plan, aligned to the business objectives
• Producing & sending out letters confirming changes to terms & conditions for employees
• Maintaining accurate and up to date job descriptions
• Ensuring an end-to-end process for on-boarding for all employees is in evidence and fully documented, paying particular attention to all required new starter paperwork
• Conducting exit interviews for leavers
• Absence Management Controls – liaising with Line Managers and supporting with capability case management to review and evaluate relevant action
• Regular meetings with Departmental Managers to discuss holidays/recruitment/current issues
• Supporting & assisting with investigations/disciplinaries/grievances
• Weekly/Monthly reporting for site managers
• Undertaking and participating in HR Projects when required
• Supporting the roll out of HR initiatives across the business
• Delivering HR workshops and training programs for line managers and employees
• Liaising and working with external organisations to ensure legal compliance
• Participation in HR audits when required
• Co-ordination of, and input into, the UK’s payroll system
• Responding to internal and external auditors for HR and Payroll related information
• Supporting the business to achieve an accreditation as a ‘Great Place to Work’
• Supporting Line Managers at local job fairs to drive recruitment
• Sharing best practice to support a culture of continuous improvement

Skills & Qualifications

• Qualified to CIPD level
• Proven HR experience in a similar role
• Ability to deal with and prioritise a busy workload
• Ability to build effective relationships with employees, managers and stakeholders
• Ability to leverage digital tools and emerging technologies to enhance HR processes
• A good standard of education, numerate and literate
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Meticulous attention to detail imperative as is the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to meet demanding business needs
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and self-motivation

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Know Your Rights Know Your Rights (Spanish)