HR Advisor
Location: North West (multi‑site)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full‑time, permanent
Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence people, processes, and culture? Were looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our growing team and provide high‑quality HR support across three sites in the North West.
This is a hands‑on generalist role where youll be the first point of contact for employees and managers, supporting everything from recruitment and on‑boarding to employee relations, training, and policy guidance.
What youll be doing
* Act as the first point of contact for all HR queries (in person, email, and phone)
* Provide clear, compliant HR advice to managers and employees
* Support a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance
* Manage end‑to‑end recruitment: requisitions, job descriptions, advertising, agency liaison, screening, interviewing, and feedback
* Issue contracts and new starter documentation accurately and on time
* Oversee on‑boarding, including medical checks, references, right‑to‑work, and induction
* Manage HR systems (VinciWorks, Verifile, Optima Health) and report monthly to the HR Manager
* Support managers through probation reviews at key milestones
* Assist with the annual salary review process and identify exceptional performers
* Work collaboratively with union representatives and stay up to date with the Employment Rights Act 2025
* Design and deliver training sessions for managers and employees
* Prepare accurate payroll data (overtime, sickness, starters, leavers, changes)
* Manage family‑friendly policy requests (maternity, paternity, flexible working, etc.)
What were looking for
* Previous experience in a generalist HR role
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
* Confident handling employee relations cases
* Experience managing recruitment processes end‑to‑end
* Comfortable delivering training and coaching managers
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels
* Experience working with unions (desirable)
* Familiarity with HR systems such as VinciWorks, Verifile, or Optima Health (advantageous)
What youll get
* A supportive HR team and a manager who invests in your development
* The chance to shape processes, influence culture, and drive continuous improvement
* Exposure to a wide range of HR activities across multiple sites
* Opportunities to deliver training and develop your HR specialisms
Ready to make an impact?
If youre a confident HR Advisor who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with people at all levels, wed love to hear from you.
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