Hr Advisor

TVS SCS; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Chorley is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to deliver expert HR guidance and support during a business transformation. This role includes advising managers on employee relations and ensuring compliance with employment law. The ideal candidate has significant HR experience and a CIPD Level 5 qualification. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions

25 Days Holiday plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an HR Advisor or similar role, ideally in a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Advisor to managers providing expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters.
• Lead on core employee relations activity across the business.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to support people change initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong coaching and influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Purpose: We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Senior HR Advisor to join our team during an exciting period of business transformation. This role is responsible for delivering expert HR guidance, supporting managers with employee relations, and ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.

The role acts as a key partner to the business, providing proactive HR solutions and contributing to the development of a positive workplace culture. The role ideally is based in Chorley but this can be flexible, with occasional travel to other sites to provide structured coaching and support.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Advisor to managers providing expert guidance on a wide range of HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, absence management, disciplinary, and grievance issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy.
• Lead on core employee relations activity across the business, including the effective management of complex cases such as long-term absence, grievances, disciplinaries, and performance concerns, ensuring timely and legally compliant resolution.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners to support the successful delivery of people change initiatives, including organisational restructures, redundancy consultations, and TUPE transfers, ensuring processes are compliant, well-communicated, and support both employee experience and business outcomes.
• Production of data for people change aligned to TUPE or redundancy processes.
• Coach in partnership with HRBPs first-line managers to confidently manage people matters, embedding a proactive and consistent approach to policy and process application, and enhancing their capability in leading high-performing teams.
• Support the consistent implementation of HR policies and procedures, acting as a subject matter expert and championing best practice in line with current employment law and organisational values.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of core HR initiatives and projects, including those focused on employee wellbeing, engagement, culture, and diversity and inclusion.
• Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of HR records and systems, supporting data integrity of absence trends, case volumes, and colleague turnover, working in partnership with the data team to aid production of scorecard and data-led decisions.
• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including trade unions, occupational health providers, and external legal advisors, to support the resolution of people issues and drive positive employee outcomes.
• Provide insight and feedback into the continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and systems, ensuring they remain fit for purpose, legally compliant, and aligned with business needs.
• Support on-site where required in complex case work and delivery of upskilling to managers.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Significant experience in an HR Advisor or similar role, ideally in a large or complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong coaching and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience supporting change management and organisational development initiatives.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering successful outcomes in employee relations.

What We Offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

• Competitive Salary.
• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions.
• Life assurance.
• 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays).
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available).
• Established hybrid working structure.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access to GP consultation and second opinions, mental health support, financial and legal support, and wellbeing and healthy living support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship.
• Pass scheme (£100 per year to undertake training of your choice).
• Quarterly employee recognition awards.
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward.
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts.
• Discounted eye test vouchers.

Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

At TVS SCS, we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

If you require any adjustments to allow you to take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note that TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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