HR Advisor (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract)- Preston
📍 UK (Multi-site support role)- Head office Preston, Lancashire
💼 Full-time | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break)
💰 £30,000 – £33,000 per annum + benefits
🌟 About the Company
Our client is a well-established, market-leading organisation within the FMCG sector, with a proud heritage of over 60 years.
With a turnover exceeding £170m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK locations, delivering essential products to a diverse customer base. Known for combining national scale with a local, customer-first approach, they continue to grow and evolve within a fast-paced industry.
🎯 The Opportunity
We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true generalist HR role, working closely with the HR Manager, Group HR Director, and wider HR team. You’ll play a key part in supporting managers, delivering training, and driving people initiatives across the business.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of the HR strategy and people initiatives
Create engaging training content using authoring tools
Deliver learning & development sessions to managers and teams
Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness via HR systems
Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures
Support the full recruitment lifecycle (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding)
Assist with employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management
Provide support on employment law matters
Help manage family-friendly policies across the business
Produce and analyse HR reports and data
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation
Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism
⚖️ Compliance & Culture
Ensure all HR advice aligns with UK employment legislation and best practice
Support a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement
Contribute to a safe working environment, adhering to Health & Safety policies
✅ What We’re Looking For
Essential:
CIPD Level 5
Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience working in a busy HR environment supporting managers
Proven experience handling employee relations matters
Experience across the full recruitment process
Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation skills
Passion for learning & development and training delivery
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Desirable:
Experience in an HR Advisor / HR Officer role
Knowledge of SuccessFactors or similar HR systems
Experience using Articulate or other training authoring tools
Comfortable using social media for recruitment or engagement
Full UK driving licence
🎁 What’s in It for You?
KPI Bonus Scheme
28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays, pro rata)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay
Employee Discount Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
🚀 Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their generalist experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities while contributing to meaningful people initiatives.
📩 How to Apply
Send your CV to (url removed) to submit your application or for more information call me on (phone number removed).
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