FJA are currently working with an excellent client in the Bury area who are looking to appoint an experienced HR Advisor to join their HR & People Team. The role will be a 12-month fixed contract to cover a period of Maternity leave. This is an all‑round generalist HR role covering all areas including recruitment, benefits, engagement, wellbeing and support across the business. You will also have line management responsibilities for 2 members of the HR team.
Benefits in the role of HR Advisor
* 35 hour working week – Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
* Hybrid working between the Bury office and home
* Private Bupa medical cover and optical/dental schemes
* Generous annual leave with a buy and sell scheme
* Gym and retail discounts
* Onsite secure parking
Key responsibilities in the role of HR Advisor
* Provide guidance and support to the HR team across the recruitment process, liaising with hiring managers and external recruiters to ensure consistency and compliance throughout the process
* Generalist HR support to Managers, Heads of Department and employees, providing timely and compliant guidance
* Provide support to the HR Manager relating to employee policies and initiatives
* Support in employee related activities including performance reviews and management, disciplinaries and grievance processes
* Help to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
* Support the HR Manager with the delivery of employee workshops
* Preparing HR data and reports as requested by management – both ad hoc and for monthly board meetings
* General administration duties including maintaining accurate employee records
* Coaching and supporting junior members of the HR team
* Ensure all internal communications are in line with company policies and standards
* Demonstrate strong Employee Relations knowledge and be the main point of contact in the absence of the HR Manager
Required experience and qualifications for the HR Advisor role
* CIPD level 5 qualification as a minimum (level 7 desirable)
* Understanding of general HR policies and procedures – experience in a similar role is essential
* Strong commercial awareness within HR
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Organised and efficient with a strong work ethic and reliability
My client has an excellent reputation in the industry and holds many accreditations – they are a 3‑star World class best companies to work for, 3rd best company to work for in the Business Services sector, and within the top 25 employers in the Northwest. They are also Gold status Investors in People and We Invest in Wellbeing.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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