HR Advisor

HR Advisor

Location: Bury (Hybrid working available) Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 + benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and growing HR consultancy based in Bury, supporting a diverse portfolio of SMEs across multiple sectors. Known for their pragmatic, commercially focused approach, they partner closely with clients to deliver high-quality HR and employment law solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where you’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of industries and complex HR challenges.

About the Role

As an HR Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering both strategic and operational HR support to clients. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll coach managers and business owners through a wide range of people-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide expert HR and employment law advice across:\n
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  • Disciplinary & grievance
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  • Performance management
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  • Sickness absence
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  • Restructures and redundancies
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• Produce clear, step-by-step guidance alongside all required documentation
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• Manage employee relations cases end-to-end, including investigations and formal processes
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• Develop and review HR policies, procedures, and employee relations strategies
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• Support clients with improving people practices and operational efficiency
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• Coach and upskill managers to ensure best practice and minimise risk
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• Build strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders (e.g. ACAS, unions)
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• Stay up to date with evolving employment legislation
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About You

You will be a confident and proactive HR professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Key requirements:

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• CIPD Level 5 (minimum)
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• Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law
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• Proven experience in a generalist HR role with exposure to complex ER cases
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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload
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• Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
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• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
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What We’re Looking For

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• A passion for delivering outstanding client service
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• Confidence to influence and build relationships at all levels
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• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
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• Ability to make sound decisions and know when to escalate
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• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment
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Why Apply?

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• Work for a reputable HR consultancy with a strong client base
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• Gain exposure to a wide range of industries and HR challenges
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• Join a supportive and collaborative team
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• Opportunity to develop your HR expertise and career
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