People Operations 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.

At EnerSys, we power critical industries across the world, and our people are at the heart of that mission.

We’re looking for an People Operations Advisor to join our Newport site, where you’ll play a key role in delivering a high-quality employee experience.

Why join EnerSys?

• Be part of a global, industry-leading organisation
• Work in a hands-on, high-impact People & Culture role
• Gain exposure to both operational and strategic People & Culture initiatives
• Collaborate with experienced leaders in a fast-paced environment
• Help shape the future of People & Culture through AI and digital innovation

The impact you’ll make

You’ll be a trusted partner to managers and employees, ensuring smooth HR operations while driving improvements in how we use data, systems, and technology to support our workforce.

What you’ll do

Support people & managers

• Provide day-to-day People & Culture advice and guidance to line managers
• Support employee relations cases, including absence, disciplinaries and grievances
• Build strong relationships across the site

Deliver the employee lifecycle

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Prepare contracts, offer letters, and employee documentation
• Conduct exit interviews and identify improvement opportunities

Leverage data & systems

• Maintain People & Culture systems and ensure data accuracy
• Produce reports to support business decision-making
• Support payroll coordination and People & Culture audits

Drive HR innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and employee experience
• Support digital People & Culture initiatives across the business

Contribute to culture & projects

• Support engagement initiatives and transformation plans
• Deliver training sessions and People & Culture workshops
• Contribute to the “Great Place to Work” journey

What will help you succeed

• Proven experience in an People & Culture Advisor or similar role
• CIPD qualification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence working with People & Culture systems and data
• Interest in digital People & Culture and AI-driven tools

What we offer

• A stable, full-time role within a global organisation
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Exposure to international People & Culture practices
• A collaborative and supportive team environment

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Diversity & Inclusion

EnerSys is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today and help shape the future of HR at EnerSys.