HR Advisor

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging solutions is seeking an HR Administrator to provide professional support and administration. The role involves managing employee inquiries, supporting HR processes, and ensuring compliance with UK policies. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and employee development.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

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

HR knowledge

Communication

Relationship Building

Tools

HR systems

Payroll systems

Job description

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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 team's service to meet 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 promptly.
• 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

• Experience as an HR Administrator or Advisor in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid 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

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Monday – Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm, with options for up to three days per week remote work, plus 26.5 days holiday + 8 statutory holidays.
• An environment supporting employee development and progression aligned with 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 as the Irish Glass Bottle Company, we have grown to over 20,000 employees with nearly $10 billion in revenue, operating across Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

• Did you know Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you enjoy?
• Did you know our metal and glass packaging are permanent materials, infinitely recyclable without quality loss?
• Did you know we produce over 160 million containers daily?

Passionate about sustainability, Ardagh pioneers new production, design, recycling, and energy-saving techniques to minimize environmental impact while maintaining economic and social responsibility.

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 our team and enjoy the journey!