Job Role: Senior HR Advisor
Salary: Up to £40,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Warrington
Are you ready to make a long‑term impact in a practical, people‑focused HR role? We're looking for a confident, organised HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, taking ownership of day‑to‑day HR activity, and supporting managers with clear, pragmatic people solutions.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys variety, and wants to build strong HR foundations while continuing to develop their generalist experience.
How will you make an impact?
You'll play a key role in supporting the full employee lifecycle, ensuring HR processes are well‑run, compliant, and consistently applied across the business.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing end‑to‑end recruitment activity, including adverts, shortlisting, interviews, offers, and onboarding
Coordinating new starters and leavers, ensuring contracts, right‑to‑work checks, references, and exit processes are completed accurately and on time
Delivering engaging inductions and ensuring new employees are set up for success from day one
Owning the training matrix, coordinating training activity, and maintaining accurate training and compliance records
Supporting managers with day‑to‑day employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, investigations, absence, and performance issues
Managing PPE requirements, including issuing equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards
Maintaining accurate HR records and employee files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
Reviewing, updating, and writing HR policies and procedures to ensure they remain current, practical, and aligned with business needs
Supporting wider people initiatives and continuous improvement of HR processes as the business evolves
What you'll bring
Previous experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a fast‑paced, operational environment such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, hospitality, or similar
A solid understanding of core HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, ER case support, and training administration
Confidence working independently, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Practical knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it sensibly in day‑to‑day situations
Strong communication skills, with the confidence to support and advise managers at all levels
A proactive, hands‑on approach and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved
Why this role?
Breadth and ownership: A true generalist role where you'll have responsibility across the full HR lifecycle
Hands‑on impact: See the results of your work every day by supporting managers and employees directly
Autonomy: Trusted to manage your workload and priorities with support when you need it
Development: A great opportunity to strengthen your HR foundations and grow with the business
Why join us?
Be part of a business that values practical HR, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Work in a supportive environment where your contribution is visible and valued
Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and build experience for future progression
Join a team with clear growth plans and a focus on doing things the right way
Start your journey today. Apply now or find us online:
Web: McCarthy Recruitment
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The Legal Bit
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