HR Advisor

CarFinance 247; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Manchester is looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support employee relations and HR compliance. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and proven experience in HR advisory roles. Responsibilities include managing employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and producing HR reports to support business decisions. This role offers a full-time position with various perks including enhanced leave and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave + bonus day off for birthday

Mental & Physical healthcare plans

Boosted pension contributions

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Wellbeing and fitness programmes

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or higher.
• Experience in managing employee relations cases.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage non-contentious employee relations cases.
• Arrange and attend employee meetings and hearings.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and employment law.
• Produce and analyze HR metrics and reports.

Skills

CIPD Level 5 (minimum)

Proven experience in an HR Advisory role

Strong understanding of employment law

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Commercial awareness

High attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Confident using MS Office

Ability to work independently

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced HR Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting our people and business objectives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships across all levels of an organisation.

As our HR Advisor, you’ll work closely with the Head of People and wider HR team to provide high‑quality, first‑line HR advice and guidance on a wide range of employment matters. You’ll be the go‑to person for employee relations queries, ensuring all matters are managed fairly, efficiently, and in line with policy and legislation.

Hours: Full time. 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Manage non‑contentious employee relations cases end‑to‑end, including conflict resolution, disciplinary, grievance, and performance matters. Escalate higher‑risk cases to the Head of People when required.
• HR Support: Arrange and attend informal/formal meetings and hearings, ensuring accurate documentation, minutes, and compliance with GDPR requirements.
• Policy & Compliance: Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied consistently and remain compliant with current employment law and best practice.
• Performance Management: Partner with managers to address performance issues and support the development of effective improvement plans.
• HR Documentation & Systems: Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and data in HRIS and other systems, ensuring data integrity at all times.
• Employee Engagement: Support initiatives that foster engagement and a positive work culture, including leading on employee engagement surveys and follow‑up actions.
• HR Reporting: Produce and analyse HR metrics and reports to support business decisions and identify trends or areas for improvement.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with employment law developments, HR trends, and best practice to enhance your professional knowledge and support continuous improvement across the HR function.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is not only technically strong in HR but also commercially minded and people focused. You’ll be comfortable balancing business needs with employee wellbeing and will thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Essential skills and experience

• CIPD Level 5 (minimum)
• Proven experience in an HR Advisory role
• Strong understanding of employment law
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic HR solutions
• Resilient, organised, and able to work under pressure while meeting deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Confident using MS Office (particularly Excel) and HRIS systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

About Us

The Perks

• Enhanced annual leave + a bonus day off for your birthday
• Mental & Physical healthcare plans
• Boosted pension contributions
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Wellbeing and fitness programmes with Bee Fit 247
• And much more!

Equality everyday

Car Finance 247 is an equal opportunities employer and we’re committed to treating all current and prospective Team 247 employees equally. We don’t stand for discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. Team 247 is open to everyone, and we’re proud to offer a diverse and inclusive working environment.