HR Advisor

The People Pod; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior HR Advisor where you'll play a vital role in delivering HR services and driving best practices. This full-time role offers a great salary and potential career progression in a supportive environment dedicated to employee development.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 or 3 years HR experience required.
• Strong knowledge of current employment legislation.
• Detail-focused and discrete with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for HR queries.
• Maintain HR records and respond to queries professionally.
• Support payroll administration and oversee onboarding processes.

Skills

Strong knowledge of HR processes

Confident communicator

Highly organised

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualified or working towards it

Minimum 3 years' HR experience in a generalist role

Job description

Are you a skilled HR professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We're looking for a proactive and confident Senior HR Advisor to support the senior team in delivering a comprehensive and effective HR service across the business.

You'll be a key player in driving best practices and providing first-line advice on a broad range of HR and payroll matters, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and policy implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries, providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on all areas of HR administration and employee lifecycle
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and systems
• Manage the HR inbox and respond to queries in a timely, professional manner
• Prepare contracts, offer letters and coordinate pre-employment checks
• Administer new starter onboarding, induction processes and exit interviews
• Support payroll administration including starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Advise and assist with disciplinary and grievance procedures, including preparing documentation and attending meetings
• Ensure compliance with policies around flexible working, maternity/paternity leave, and other statutory requirements
• Contribute to training and development, succession planning and broader HR projects

What We're Looking For:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified (or working towards it), or a minimum of 3 years' HR experience in a generalist role
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and current employment legislation
• Confident communicator with the ability to support and guide managers
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to handle sensitive information with discretion

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career in a varied and hands-on role, where your input will help shape a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Salary
A great salary from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum with potential for career progression.

This is a FULL-TIME PAYE career with a pathway for progression, NOT a temporary contract.

Ready to bring your HR expertise to a business that values people and progress?
We'd love to hear from you.