HR Advisor

ARDAGH GROUP; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal and glass packaging solutions is seeking an HR Advisor to provide professional support and administration. The role involves advising on recruitment, employee relations, and payroll activities while maintaining HR integrity. The company offers competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

26.5 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience as an HR Administrator or Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound employment law and HR knowledge.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for people enquiries, providing advice on recruitment and employee relations.
• Deliver accurate transactions to update HR/Payroll systems.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Employment Law Knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR Systems

Payroll Systems

Time and Attendance Systems

Job description

HR Advisor

Role Description

Provide professional support and administration to the business units on a day-to-day basis, including transactional activities and advice related to the full employee lifecycle.

Within the People Services team, participate in, and where relevant lead, the development of processes and initiatives that support continuous improvement of the service delivered to the evolving business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all people enquiries, providing sound and practical advice on day-to-day people matters, including recruitment, employee relations case management, and payroll activities.
• Deliver accurate transactions to update HR/Payroll systems reflecting workforce changes in a timely manner.
• Support HR Business Partners with activities to support local business needs.
• Maintain the integrity of HR and people processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose and aligned with UK policies.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Preferably CIPD Level 5 qualification.
• Experience as an HR Administrator or Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound employment law and HR knowledge.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Exposure to HR, payroll, and time and attendance systems is highly beneficial.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Working hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 5pm, Friday 8.30am - 4pm, with the possibility of up to three days remote work.
• 26.5 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays.
• Support for development and progression tailored to individual aspirations and business opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and Company Sick Pay after qualifying period.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. Founded in 1932, we have grown to over 20,000 employees across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with revenues nearing $10 billion.

We produce many of the beverage cans and bottles used worldwide, emphasizing sustainability and innovation—pioneering new production methods, design techniques, and recycling innovations to minimize environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe our success depends on our people. We aim to create a working environment where employees feel valued, can reach their full potential, and celebrate their achievements.

If you are ambitious and eager to make an impact, join us and enjoy a rewarding career journey!