Overview
As an HR Advisor based in Wilmslow, you will support managers, employees, and HR colleagues across a wide range of HR activities, including employment administration, compensation, employee relations support, talent management, benefits, and shared service processes. You will perform these responsibilities independently or in close collaboration with the local HR Manager.
This position combines core HR generalist tasks with a strong focus on administrative accuracy, employee lifecycle coordination, data management, and delivering reliable operational support across the HR function.
The ideal candidate is service-oriented, highly organized, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Please note: this is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, reporting to the HR Manager based in Wilmslow, operating on a hybrid working schedule onsite Tuesday to Thursday.
Responsibilities
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, system updates, and delivering HR introductions to new hires.
Prepare employment contracts, contract amendments, and other HR related or statutory documents..
Provide guidance and day-to-day support to managers on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.
Support Organisational change and M&A activities by preparing HR documents and collecting required employee data, drafting documentation, and assisting throughout consultation processes.
Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS and personnel files, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Manage HR inboxes, respond to employee inquiries, and provide timely and service-oriented support.
Support leave management (e.g., vacation, sickness, parental leave) and maintain accurate records.
Act as a partner to the HR Manager in the execution of HR initiatives, supporting decision-making with reliable data and preparation of documentation.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and processes.
Qualifications
Education:
Degree in Human Resources or equivalent by experience; CIPD
Experience:
Proven experience in a similar role
Good understanding of HR processes across the full employee lifecycle
Experience in preparing HR documents (contracts, amendments, etc.)
Good working knowledge of UK Employment law and HR compliance requirements
Excellent computer skills particularly Microsoft products and HR databases
Competencies:
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
Service‑oriented mindset combined with a positive, approachable attitude
Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of responsibilities, and deliver results independently
Proactive in identifying issues, taking initiative, and following tasks through to completion
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality
Well organized, adaptable, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced‑ environment with changing priorities
In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days holidays, excellent family friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.
Company Description
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science .
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.