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Posted 02 August, 2026

V06157 HR Advisor

Outsource
Cumbria, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

HR Advisor\n
Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 3–4 days onsite)\n
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)\n
Rate: £23.81 per hour PAYE or £31.93 via umbrella (inside IR35)\n
\n We are recruiting for two HR Advisors to join a busy People Services team supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation. Working within a fast-paced, unionised environment, you'll provide professional HR advice and support to managers and employees across a range of people matters.\n
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  • Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
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  • Manage HR queries and employee relations cases.
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  • Support the delivery of HR policies, procedures and people processes.
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  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.
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  • Maintain HR data and support reporting using HR systems.
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  • Work closely with HR Business Partners and the wider HR team to deliver effective people solutions.
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About You \n
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  • Previous experience in a generalist HR Advisor role.
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  • Good knowledge of HR policies, procedures and UK employment law.
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  • Experience in a manufacturing and/or unionised environment is desirable.
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  • Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
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  • CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience).
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative HR team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, offering hybrid working and the chance to support a complex, operational business.\n
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