HR Advisor (Fixed Term Contract until August 2026)
Immediate start. Full Time (37 hours per week). Hybrid and flexible working – 2 days in the office per week. Manchester City Centre based Head Office.
Base Pay Range
£38,000 - £41,500 (depending on experience) plus a highly competitive benefits package, including 39 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory holidays) and access to Local Government Pension Scheme – 17.2% employer contribution and 6.8% employee.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and highly skilled HR Advisor to join our newly formed HR Operations team. Reporting directly to the HR Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with managers, resolving employee relations matters early, and supporting a positive employee experience throughout the full HR lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the first line HR advisory contact for managers and employees.
* Provide expert guidance to resolve employee relations issues at the earliest stage.
* Coach managers to build confidence in people management and sound decision‑making.
* Support formal ER processes, ensuring consistent, fair and legally compliant outcomes.
* Work on organisational change activities, including restructures and TUPE transfers.
* Build effective relationships with stakeholders and trade union partners.
* Deliver accurate HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
* Assist Managers with all recruitment activities including advertising roles and updating job descriptions.
* Contribute to wider strategic HR and organisational initiatives.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience working in a generalist HR Advisor role.
* Strong background managing complex ER cases from beginning to end (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability).
* Experience supporting organisational change and TUPE desirable. Prior experience working in a unionised environment also desirable.
* Strong and up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law.
* Ability to interpret policies and legislation and make sound judgments.
* Confident using IT systems and HR software.
* Strong relationship‑building and influencing skills.
How to Apply
If you are interested and feel your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration or contact Mark Croston for more information.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Human Resources
Industry
Staffing and Recruiting; Non‑profit Organizations
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