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.
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