Hr Advisor

HR Advisor

Location: North West (multi‑site)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full‑time, permanent

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence people, processes, and culture? We’re looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our growing team and provide high‑quality HR support across three sites in the North West.

This is a hands‑on generalist role where you’ll be the first point of contact for employees and managers, supporting everything from recruitment and on-boarding to employee relations, training, and policy guidance.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries (in person, email, and phone)
• Providing clear, compliant HR advice to managers and employees
• Supporting a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance
• Managing end‑to‑end recruitment: requisitions, job descriptions, advertising, agency liaison, screening, interviewing, and feedback
• Issuing contracts and new starter documentation accurately and on time
• Overseeing on-boarding, including medical checks, references, right‑to‑work, and induction
• Managing HR systems (VinciWorks, Verifile, Optima Health) and reporting monthly to the HR Manager
• Supporting managers through probation reviews at key milestones
• Assisting with the annual salary review process and identifying exceptional performers
• Working collaboratively with union representatives and staying up to date with the Employment Rights Act 2025
• Designing and delivering training sessions for managers and employees
• Preparing accurate payroll data (overtime, sickness, starters, leavers, changes)
• Managing family‑friendly policy requests (maternity, paternity, flexible working, etc.)

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a generalist HR role
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Confident handling employee relations cases
• Experience managing recruitment processes end‑to‑end
• Comfortable delivering training and coaching managers
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
• Experience working with unions (desirable)
• Familiarity with HR systems such as VinciWorks, Verifile, or Optima Health (advantageous)

What you’ll get

• A supportive HR team and a manager who invests in your development
• The chance to shape processes, influence culture, and drive continuous improvement
• Exposure to a wide range of HR activities across multiple sites
• Opportunities to deliver training and develop your HR specialisms

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re a confident HR Advisor who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with people at all levels, we’d love to hear from you.