HR Advisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Sick pay

Pension and life assurance (2x)

EAP

Mental health support

Annual flu vaccinations

Volunteer days

Professional subscription paid

Training & development

Referral bonus

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is assisting a well-established Leeds-based organisation in recruiting an experienced HR Advisor. The role covers end-to-end recruitment and generalist HR support across a multi-site workforce, working closely with managers to ensure compliant HR delivery.

The successful candidate will deliver onboarding, employee relations support, and HR administration while driving wellbeing initiatives and GDPR compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification (essential).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activity, including candidate attraction, screening, interviews, offers, pre-employment checks, and onboarding.
• Support hiring managers through recruitment using ATS and liaising with external agencies.
• Deliver onboarding, induction, and integration programmes for new starters.
• Manage leaver processes including documentation, exit interviews and system updates.
• Maintain HR administration processes and records; ensure policies are up to date.
• Support GDPR compliance across HR data and processes.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management and employee relations.
• Assist in HR projects and wider people initiatives as required.

Skills

HR generalist experience

UK employment law

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

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Location: Leeds (with occasional travel to regional offices)

Working Pattern: Full-time, 9:00am – 5:00pm, 1 day working from home per week

Salary: £36,000 – £38,000 per annum

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their team in Leeds. This role will play a key part in delivering a proactive and efficient HR service, with a strong emphasis on end-to-end recruitment and generalist HR support across a multi-site workforce.

The successful candidate will support both operational HR delivery and ongoing people initiatives, working closely with managers and employees to ensure best practice and compliance across all HR processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment activity, including candidate attraction, screening, interviews, offers, pre-employment checks, and onboarding


• Support hiring managers through the recruitment process using an Applicant Tracking System and liaising with external agencies where required


• Deliver onboarding, induction, and integration programmes for new starters


• Manage leaver processes including documentation, exit interviews, and system updates


• Maintain and support HR administration processes and records


• Ensure HR policies and procedures are up to date and effectively communicated


• Support GDPR compliance across HR data and processes


• Manage sickness, absence, and holiday tracking systems


• Provide advice and guidance to managers on performance management and employee relations matters


• Support wellbeing initiatives, including signposting to EAP and mental health resources


• Assist in HR projects and wider people initiatives as required


• Build effective relationships across the business and act as a trusted HR point of contact

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role


• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent HR qualification (essential)


• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

Previous Experience Supporting Payroll Administration (essential)

• Experience within construction, engineering, SME, or multi-site/blue-collar environments (desirable)


• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines


• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy


• Experience supporting sickness, absence, and performance management processes


• Mental Health First Aid qualification (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £36,000 – £38,000


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Hybrid working (1 day per week from home)


• Company sick pay scheme
  
• Company pension and life assurance (2x salary)


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Access to mental health first aid support


• Annual flu vaccinations


• Paid volunteering days and charity initiatives


• Annual professional subscription paid


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Employee referral scheme (£1,000 per successful hire)

Closing date is 22.07.2026 - Please note this could change subject to suitable applications