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Posted 09 August, 2026

Senior Human Resources Advisor

Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Wigan, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description


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Senior HR Advisor

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)Salary: Up to £45,000 + 7% Bonus + Excellent Benefit

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\n Ashley Kate HR are pleased to be supporting a fantastic global manufacturing business in their search for a Senior HR Advisor to join their established HR tea

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\n Reporting to the HR Business Partner, this is a hands-on, operational HR role supporting manufacturing teams within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You'll be a visible presence across the site, partnering with managers to drive performance, build management capability and deliver pragmatic HR suppo

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  • tiesManage a broad range of employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performa
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  • nce.Coach and influence managers to confidently manage people issues and improve team performa
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  • nce.Build strong relationships across the manufacturing operation, acting as a trusted HR part
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  • ner.Lead recruitment for production and management-level vacanc
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  • ies.Support performance and talent initiatives, ensuring development plans are implemented and followed thro
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  • ugh.Support organisational change and HR proje
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  • cts.Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR policies, Health & Safety and Food Safety standa
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  • rds.Maintain a visible presence across the factory, proactively identifying issues and driving improveme
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  • t YouPrevious experience in a HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role within manufacturing, food manufacturing, FMCG or another fast-paced operational environ
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  • ment.Strong employee relations experience with the confidence to manage complex casework independe
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  • ntly.Excellent coaching, influencing and stakeholder management sk
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  • ills.A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environ
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  • ment.CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience) is desir
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  • nefitsHybrid working (3 days on site / 2 days from
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  • home)Annual bonus of up
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  • to 7%25 days holiday, plus the option to buy an additional
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  • 3 daysHeavily discounted on-sit
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  • e shopFree breakfast every Monday and
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  • FridaySubsidised on-sit
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  • e caféExcellent wellbeing programme and mental health initi
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  • ativesOngoing learning and development opportu
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  • nitiesInclusive culture with regular social and community
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\n If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, partner closely with operational leaders and develop your career within a global manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to Alice Connors on 0114 2

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