HR Advisor
📍 Based in Wolverhmapton with occasional travel to Carlisle
What's On Offer:
Competitive salary of £35,000-£38,000
37.5 hours per week with a flexible working approach (between 8am-5pm)
A vibrant and supportive HR team environmentWe're looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our dynamic team. You'll be the go-to person for HR queries, supporting managers and employees across the business. From handling employee relations cases to driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, you'll play a key role in shaping a positive workplace culture.
What you'll do:
Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment law
Lead and manage employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, performance issues, and absence management
Coach and support line managers to build confidence in handling sensitive HR matters
Contribute to people-focused projects such as employee engagement, wellbeing, change management, and learning & development
Analyse HR data and trends to inform strategic decisions and continuous improvement
Ensure accurate maintenance of HR systems and employee records in line with GDPR
Support the employee lifecycle including onboarding, induction, probation reviews, and offboarding
Assist with payroll preparation by providing timely and accurate data
Stay up to date with employment legislation and recommend updates to policies and practices
Prepare HR reports and insights to support business planning
Travel to our Carlisle site once a month to provide on-site HR supportWhat you'll need:
CIPD Level 5 (or working towards)
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
Experience managing ER cases independently
Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systemsBenefits include:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension match up to 7%
Life assurance, enhanced family leave, EAP
Cycle to Work, subsidised canteen, volunteering daysJoin a team where your impact matters-and your safety and development come first