HR Advisor

Enva Group; Carryduff; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holiday allowance

Company pension

Enhanced family friendly policies

EAP

Bike2Work scheme

On-site parking

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Enva Group is seeking an HR Advisor to provide proactive HR support across Northern Ireland and Scotland. You will guide managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance, absence, and policy application, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

You will manage HR data, support payroll processes, and help drive HR initiatives aligned with Enva's people strategy. A CIPD Level 5 qualification or progress toward it is essential.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) is essential.
• Experience in a generalist HR role across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations cases.
• Proficient with HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR advice to managers and staff on employee relations matters and ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Support end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and lifecycle activities.
• Maintain accurate HR records, data integrity, and confidentiality; support payroll data submission.
• Produce regular HR reports on absence, turnover, headcount and employee relations metrics.
• Support learning and development initiatives and employee engagement activities.
• Assist in organisational change initiatives and policy development; support HR-led projects in NI and Scotland.
• Build relationships with managers and employees across NI and Scotland and provide on-site HR support.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Performance management

Absence management

Employee engagement

Organisational change

HR data management

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Other HR certifications

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Advisor

Application Deadline: 20 November 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Carryduff [IW]

Reporting To: HR Manager

Description

Reporting to the HR Manager, the HR Advisor is responsible for delivering professional, proactive, and commercially focused HR support across Enva's Northern Ireland and Scotland operations, partnering with managers and employees across 10 sites. The role provides expert guidance on a broad range of people matters, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, absence management, employee engagement, organisational change, and the application of employment legislation and company policies.

Acting as a trusted advisor to operational managers, the HR Advisor supports the consistent implementation of HR processes and best practice, helping to build a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture. Through strong stakeholder relationships, accurate management of HR data and documentation, and a solutions-focused approach to people challenges, the role contributes to operational effectiveness and supports the delivery of Enva's people strategy and wider business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Support and manage disciplinary, grievance, absence, performance, probation and investigation processes.
• Coach managers on effective people management practices and promote a positive employee relations culture.

Recruitment & Employee Lifecycle

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job advertising, candidate selection, offer management and onboarding.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including starters, contractual changes, probation reviews, and leavers.
• Ensure a positive employee experience throughout the employee journey.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, right to work requirements, company policies and audit standards.
• Support payroll and benefits administration by ensuring accurate and timely submission of employee data.
• Accurately collect, record, and maintain Equality Monitoring data (e.g. community background, gender, ethnicity) in HR systems.

HR Reporting & Systems

• Produce regular and ad hoc HR reports, including absence, turnover, headcount and employee relations metrics.
• Monitor HR data and trends, highlighting risks and opportunities to the HR Manager.
• Support continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and reporting.

Learning, Development & Engagement

• Support the delivery of learning and development initiatives, employee engagement activities and wellbeing programmes.
• Assist in the implementation of people initiatives aligned to Enva's People Strategy.

Change & Project Support

• Support the HR Manager in delivering organisational change initiatives, restructures and consultations where needed.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Support HR-led projects across NI and Scotland sites, including:
  • System implementations and rollouts
  • Process improvements and standardisation initiatives

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective working relationships with managers and employees across Northern Ireland and Scotland.
• Provide regular on-site HR support across the region to ensure a visible and accessible HR presence.

This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the requirements of this role.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards) is essential.
• Additional HR certifications or training.

Experience:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a multi-site environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Track record of delivering HR projects and initiatives.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or waste management industry (desirable)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with HR information systems (HRIS).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Adaptable and flexible to changing business needs.
• Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.

Why Work For Enva?

Enva is committed to providing more than just jobs, we want to grow our business by offering career paths that match the aspirations of the talent that is increasingly aware of the need to protect the planet we all share. For the right candidates, the possibilities are truly endless and we will offer all the support, training and benefits you need to help you realise your true potential.

Examples of Company Benefits:

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• Competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Lifestyle & leisure discounts (gym, cinema, shopping, and more).
• Employee life insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme.