About Pilot Group: At the Pilot Group we believe in using technology to make the places we live and work SMART, SAFE and SUSTAINABLE. Our businesses cover Energy Management, and Electrical Wholesale working across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications. We achieve this by designing and investing in innovative products and solutions that reduce energy costs, and enable management through data. Central Manchester - 10minutes walk from Manchester Victoria station (onsite parking available) £38,000 - £42,000 DOE Hybrid working Role Summary The HR Advisor will provide day‑to‑day HR support across the business, delivering first‑line advice on employee relations, managing ER cases, and ensuring compliance with employment law. They will coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment, support hiring managers, and help maintain a strong candidate experience. The role also contributes to HR operations and projects and supporting initiatives around engagement, wellbeing, learning and development, and inclusion. The postholder will be an approachable, proactive HR professional with strong communication skills, solid ER experience, and the ability to manage sensitive information confidently. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & HR Advisory Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues Manage employee relations cases from initiation through to resolution Support the implementation and interpretation of HR policies and procedures in line with employment law and best practice Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including vacancy approvals, job advertising, and candidate sourcing Draft and update job descriptions and person specifications in collaboration with hiring managers Screen applications, conduct initial interviews, and support hiring managers with shortlisting decisions Coordinate and facilitate interview processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience Support managers on recruitment best practice Assist in improving employer branding and recruitment campaigns where required HR Operations & Projects Maintain accurate HR records and ensure data integrity within HR systems Prepare HR reports and provide data insights to support decision-making Support organisational change initiatives such as restructures, redundancies, and TUPE processes where applicable Contribute to HR projects and initiatives, including engagement, wellbeing, learning and development and diversity and inclusion Key Skills & Qualifications CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Previous experience in an HR Advisory or generalist HR role Experience in end-end recruitment Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice Managing employee relations cases Personal Attributes Approachable and empathetic Proactive and self‑driven Strong attention to detail Lead from the front. Calm under pressure Benefits 25 days holidays bank holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme Life Assurance x 4 of your salary Health Shield – Cash plan, Employee Assistance Program, My GP anytime. Metro Money Location close to Manchester City Centre Free parking – first come first serve basis Enhanced maternity / paternity pay Annual Events including Christmas Party / Team Lunches Recruitment Agencies; The Pilot Group operates a strict PSL and will not accept any unsolicited CVs sent to any member, employee, representative or business unit of the Pilot Group. Any unsolicited introduction will be treated as a CV ‘sent in kind’ and as such The Pilot Group rejects all liability to pay any such fees for an unsolicited introduction. Recruitment Candidate Privacy Policy | The Pilot Group