HR Advisor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR Advisor to join a fast-growing and successful business based in Worsley, Manchester.

This is an exciting time to join a rapidly expanding organisation with a strong customer following and an ambitious growth strategy. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business across all areas of HR operations, providing first-line advice and guidance to managers and employees while ensuring a high-quality employee experience.

This is a varied and hands-on HR role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing a broad range of HR activities including employee relations, recruitment, payroll support, onboarding, training, reporting, and HR administration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees on a wide range of people matters
• Support employee relations processes including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance issues, and flexible working requests
• Ensure HR processes remain compliant with UK employment legislation and company policies
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with the preparation of employment contracts, HR letters, and change documentation
• Support payroll processing and resolve payroll-related queries
• Manage recruitment activity including job adverts, agency liaison, interview coordination, and onboarding
• Deliver and support new starter inductions
• Assist with appraisals, reporting, and performance management processes
• Analyse time and attendance data, identify trends, and support improvements
• Support training needs analysis and HR development initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement and automation of HR processes
• Provide administrative support for formal meetings, including note-taking
• Support health and safety initiatives across the business

About You:
The successful candidate will be an experienced HR professional who is confident working independently and enjoys being involved across the full employee lifecycle.

You will have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a HR department
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of UK employment practices and HR processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence working under pressure within a fast-moving environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• A diplomatic and approachable style with the ability to build effective relationships

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real impact and contribute to the continued development of HR operations.

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