HR Advisor

Morson Edge; Johnson's Hillock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to shape HR policies and manage employee relations within a growing organization in the UK. The ideal candidate enjoys building relationships and has a solid understanding of UK employment legislation. Responsibilities include guiding managers, supporting employee issues, and enhancing the recruitment experience. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position with benefits such as on-site parking and employee discounts.

Benefits

On site parking

Employee discounts

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application.
• Experience supporting organizational change and leading HR-related workstreams.
• Highly organized with the ability to adapt to shifting demands.

Responsibilities

• Offer guidance on people policies and legislation.
• Review and refine people processes for consistency.
• Manage a range of ER matters including disciplinary and grievance issues.

Skills

Understanding of UK employment legislation

Strong influencing and relationship-building abilities

Organizational skills

Ability to work in fast-moving settings

Proactive task management

Job description

Overview

Morson Edge is partnering with a well-established Lancashire based business to recruit an experienced and proactive HR Advisor as a result of growth. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping how HR operates and wants to influence a growing organisation that’s moving quickly. It’s a permanent, full-time role based on site, with some occasional travel within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Offer clear guidance to managers on people policies, legislation, and good HR practice
• Help develop managerial capability by providing coaching, guidance and practical tools
• Support leaders in handling employee issues and navigating change effectively
• Review and refine people processes—such as attendance, performance, and conduct—ensuring they are used consistently and deliver the right outcomes
• Manage a range of ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, long-term absence and performance concerns
• Assist the Head of HR with strategic and developmental projects, including talent initiatives and organisational change
• Lead elements of the site people plan, working alongside operational teams to align approaches and share best practice
• Oversee and improve the recruitment and onboarding experience, with a focus on building a positive employee journey
• Keep up to date with legislation and emerging people trends, ensuring managers are aware of changes that impact the workplace
• Analyse people data to identify patterns or areas for improvement and implement solutions
• Create and deliver engagement and wellbeing activities, using feedback to measure progress
• Contribute to cultural development and alignment across different business areas
• Provide support and guidance to the HR Administrator and contribute to their development

Qualifications & Experience

• Comfortable working in fast-moving or multi-site settings
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application
• Experience supporting organisational change and leading HR-related workstreams
• Excellent communicator with strong influencing and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organised, able to adapt to shifting demands
• Proactive and able to drive tasks forward independently

Benefits

• On site parking
• Employee discounts
• Company events