We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our HR team on a fixed‑term basis to provide maternity leave cover for our multi‑site HGV dealership business, operating across workshops, parts warehouse and sales teams.
This is a hands‑on, generalist HR Advisor role, providing practical, compliant HR support to line managers in a fast‑paced operational environment. The role will involve regular engagement with site‑based managers, including supporting Employee Relations matters, attending branch locations as required, and ensuring HR policies and procedures are applied consistently across the business.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, i.e. 37.5 hours per week, 30 minutes lunch break (unpaid).
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide pragmatic HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, company policy, and UK employment law.
* Support Employee Relations processes, including investigations, hearings, and ensuring procedural fairness.
* Maintain accurate case records and update HR systems.
* Build strong relationships with managers across workshop, warehouse, and sales functions.
* Promote consistency, compliance, and HR best practice across multiple sites.
* Contribute to HR projects, audits, and policy implementation.
Ideally, we are looking for:
* Proven HR Advisory/Generalist experience.
* Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
* Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
* Background supporting managers in operational or multi‑site environments.
* Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload in a fast‑paced setting.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
* CIPD Level 3+ (or working towards).
* Experience in sectors such as transport/logistics, engineering/manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, or automotive.
* Experience supporting a mixed workforce (operational and commercial teams).
* Comfortable working in safety‑critical, fast‑paced environments.
* Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Resilient, organised, and able to balance competing priorities.
* Adaptable communication style across operational and commercial teams.
* Practical, people‑focused approach with strong commercial awareness.
In return we’ll offer:
* Pension With North West Trucks Contribution
* Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
* Free Mortgage Advice Service
* Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
* Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
* Cycle To Work Scheme
* Credit Union At Work
* On‑Site Parking (Site Specific)
Address: Rudgate Road,
Liverpool,
Merseyside,
L36 6AJ
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