Hr Advisor

HR Advisor Location: North West (multi‑site) Salary: Competitive + benefits Contract: Full‑time, permanent Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence people, processes, and culture? We’re looking for a proactive HR Advisor to join our growing team and provide high‑quality HR support across three sites in the North West. This is a hands‑on generalist role where you’ll be the first point of contact for employees and managers, supporting everything from recruitment and on-boarding to employee relations, training, and policy guidance. What you’ll be doing * Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries (in person, email, and phone) * Providing clear, compliant HR advice to managers and employees * Supporting a wide range of employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance * Managing end‑to‑end recruitment: requisitions, job descriptions, advertising, agency liaison, screening, interviewing, and feedback * Issuing contracts and new starter documentation accurately and on time * Overseeing on-boarding, including medical checks, references, right‑to‑work, and induction * Managing HR systems (VinciWorks, Verifile, Optima Health) and reporting monthly to the HR Manager * Supporting managers through probation reviews at key milestones * Assisting with the annual salary review process and identifying exceptional performers * Working collaboratively with union representatives and staying up to date with the Employment Rights Act 2025 * Designing and delivering training sessions for managers and employees * Preparing accurate payroll data (overtime, sickness, starters, leavers, changes) * Managing family‑friendly policy requests (maternity, paternity, flexible working, etc.) What we’re looking for * Previous experience in a generalist HR role * Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice * Confident handling employee relations cases * Experience managing recruitment processes end‑to‑end * Comfortable delivering training and coaching managers * Strong organisational skills and attention to detail * Ability to build trust and credibility across all levels * Experience working with unions (desirable) * Familiarity with HR systems such as VinciWorks, Verifile, or Optima Health (advantageous) What you’ll get * A supportive HR team and a manager who invests in your development * The chance to shape processes, influence culture, and drive continuous improvement * Exposure to a wide range of HR activities across multiple sites * Opportunities to deliver training and develop your HR specialisms Ready to make an impact? If you’re a confident HR Advisor who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working closely with people at all levels, we’d love to hear from you