Human Resources Advisor

📍North Manchester - Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office, with monthly travel to one of the organisation's Southern sites

📜Full-Time, Permanent

🪙Up to £38,000 per annum, plus package (travel covered)

🚗Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

&99;️Heavy engineering sector

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced HR Assistant or Advisor to deliver a comprehensive, generalist HR service across a dynamic multi-site organisation. This role partners closely with managers and employees, providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice across the full employee lifecycle.

You’ll play a key role in supporting operational teams, ensuring consistent HR practices, and helping drive a positive and high-performing workplace culture.

The Role

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• Partner with senior stakeholders to provide HR support across a designated site
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• Provide expert HR advice on employee relations, performance, and absence
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• Support investigations, meetings, and HR casework
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• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes
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• Manage probation reviews and contractual changes
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• Advise on family-friendly policies and employee entitlements
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• Maintain accurate HR systems and employee records
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• Support HR training initiatives and manager capability
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About You

You’ll be a confident and organised HR professional with strong communication skills and a proactive approach.

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• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
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• Confident influencing and building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
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• Previous experience in a generalist HR Admin, Assistant, or Advisor role
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• CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 (or working towards) – preferred but not essential
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• Strong knowledge of UK employment law
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• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
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• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
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• Ability to work independently and take ownership of workload
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• Commitment to continuous professional development
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This is not a role where you'll be limited to one area of HR. You'll gain exposure across the full employee lifecycle, partner with a range of stakeholders, and be involved in day-to-day operational HR challenges. It's a demanding but highly rewarding opportunity for someone looking to learn quickly, develop their expertise, and take the next step in their HR career.

📩To apply or learn more, please send your CV to [email protected], quoting reference PR/010516, or apply directly via the advert.