HR Advisor

This HR Advisor role in Manchester focuses on providing key support to the human resources team within the industrial/manufacturing industry. You'll help with day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth processes and assisting with employee-related matters.

Client Details

This organisation operates in the industrial/manufacturing sector and is based in Manchester.

Description

• Managed HR administration processes across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding activities.
• Maintained accurate and confidential employee records within the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Produced regular HR reports, data analysis, and people metrics to support business decision-making.
• Prepared and issued HR documentation, including contracts, letters, policy communications, and employment-related correspondence.
• Supported HR projects and process improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of HR systems, procedures, and employee experience.

• Acted as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Managed a range of employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, and conduct matters.
• Advised and coached managers on the fair and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Supported investigations, hearings, consultations, and associated documentation, ensuring compliance with internal processes and best practice.

• Coordinated end-to-end probationary review processes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines were effectively managed.
• Provided guidance to managers on probation expectations, review meetings, extensions, documentation requirements, and outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records of performance and probation decisions, ensuring appropriate communication and record-keeping.

• Delivered first-line HR support and coaching to managers on a wide range of people-related matters.
• Promoted consistency, best practice, and effective people management across the organisation.
• Developed manager capability and confidence through practical advice and support on employee issues and HR processes.

• Ensured HR activities were conducted in line with employment legislation, organisational policies, and internal governance requirements.
• Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Contributed to the review, development, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure legal compliance and operational effectiveness.

Profile

A successful HR Advisor should have:

• Previous experience in a human resources role within a similar industry.
• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification
• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment law.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools and using an HRIS.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks.
• Ability to work in Manchester full time.

Job Offer

• Permanent equivalent salary between £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• A temporary role offering flexibility.
• Opportunity to gain experience in the industrial/manufacturing industry.

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