HR Advisor

Astute People; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave rising to 25 after 2 years

Job summary

A leading sealing solutions firm in Bury is seeking a knowledgeable HR Advisor to support HR activities and manage employee relations. This role offers a salary of £30,000-£40,000 plus a 20-40% bonus based on performance. The ideal candidate should have proven HR experience and strong knowledge of UK employment law, with excellent interpersonal skills. The position includes benefits such as increased annual leave after two years.

Qualifications

• Proven HR experience, ideally as an HR Advisor or HR Officer.
• Experience managing employee relations cases independently.
• Ability to influence and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on HR policies and procedures.
• Manage employee relations issues to resolution.
• Support recruitment activities including interviews.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Confidentiality

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astute is partnering with a world leader within sealing solutions for cable and pipe transits to recruit a HR Advisor for their Bury office.

The HR Advisor role comes with a salary between £30,000-£40,000 as well as a 20-40% bonus paid quarterly based on company performance.

Responsibilities and duties of the HR Advisor role

Reporting to the Sales Director you will:

• Provide advice, guidance, and coaching to managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Oversee and manage employee relations matters (including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, and performance issues) through to resolution.
• Support end-to-end recruitment activities, including drafting job descriptions, shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews, and facilitating onboarding.
• Contribute to HR projects such as employee engagement surveys, wellbeing programmes, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records while ensuring compliance with GDPR and all relevant legislation.
• Support learning and development initiatives by identifying training needs and coordinating development activities.
• Monitor changes in employment law, advising on implications and updating policies as required.
• Work closely with payroll to ensure accurate employee data and timely processing.
• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related queries, escalating complex issues when necessary.

Professional and Personal skills

The HR Advisor role would suit someone who has:

• Proven HR experience, ideally within a similar HR Advisor or HR Officer role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Salary and benefits of the HR Advisor role

• 20 days’ annual leave rising to 25 after 2 years