HR Advisor

Reed; Leyland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join the Leyland People team. You will act as the first point of contact for managers and staff on HR matters, delivering practical guidance while ensuring policy compliance and commercial alignment.

You will handle a broad range of employee relations cases, support policy development, and contribute to initiatives that enhance engagement and culture in a fast-paced environment. The role is office-based in Leyland and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience and ability to manage complex cases.
• Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience reviewing, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• CIPD qualification or currently studying would be advantageous.
• Proactive approach and ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for managers and employees on HR matters.
• Advise on employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absences and investigations.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures and best practice to managers.
• Review and write HR policies to ensure legal compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Support HR projects to boost employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Assist with training and development, building management capability across the business.

Skills

Employee relations

UK employment law

Policy development

Communication

CIPD (advantageous)

Education

CIPD qualification or studying

Job description

HR Advisor Leyland, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP35000 per annum

Reed HR are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Leyland in their search for an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, providing expert employee relations support, and driving best practice across the employee lifecycle. Working in a busy and fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in supporting managers, developing policies, and helping to create a positive workplace culture.

This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands‑on generalist position and is looking for a role where they can truly get their teeth stuck into a broad range of HR responsibilities.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for managers and employees across a variety of HR matters, providing practical and commercially focused advice while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

• Managing a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management and investigations.
• Providing expert guidance and support to managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
• Reviewing, updating and writing HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Supporting HR projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Assisting with training and development activities, helping to build management capability across the business.
• Monitoring HR trends and employment law updates, ensuring recommendations and practices remain current and compliant.
• Supporting the wider employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee development and retention initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.
• Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing complex cases independently.
• A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience reviewing, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• CIPD qualification, or working towards CIPD, would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to thrive in a busy, fast‑paced environment.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £35,000 per annum
• Office‑based role in Leyland.
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5:00pm.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a supportive and growing business.
• Varied and interesting role with significant employee relations exposure and policy development responsibilities.