HR Advisor: Hybrid (Office - Durham or Yorkshire)
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced HR professional who’s passionate about supporting people, driving performance, and helping a business grow? We’re looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join a thriving organisation where you’ll play a key role in shaping the people agenda across both Manufacturing and Retail functions.
This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility to be based from the Durham or Yorkshire offices, with travel to other sites as required.
In this varied and rewarding position, you’ll partner with managers and leadership teams, offering expert HR guidance, supporting strategic initiatives, and helping to embed a high-performance culture. If you thrive on building strong relationships, influencing positive change, and taking ownership of impactful HR projects, this could be the ideal next step.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Acting as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance across all people matters
* Managing Employee Relations cases, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies
* Supporting changes to operating models within the business
* Developing and improving HR policies and processes
* Analysing people data and recommending solutions to drive performance
* Supporting wider business projects and development activities
* Coaching and empowering managers to build strong, high-performing teams
* Supporting performance management processes, including probation, reviews and objective setting
* Getting involved in employee engagement activities and surveys
* Staying up-to-date with best practice and regulatory requirements
About you:
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a generalist HR/ER role
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Commercial mindset with a focus on achieving results
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Creative, future-focused approach
* Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels
* Flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs
* Full driving licence and willingness to travel between locations
* CIPD Level 5 (desirable)