HR Advisor

Alaska Black; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business based in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Human Resources Advisor. This full-time role is essential in supporting key HR functions and providing guidance across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of HR experience, including two years in FMCG, and hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Strong communication, administrative skills, and a solid understanding of employment legislation are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years HR experience.
• Two years of experience specifically in FMCG.
• Proven experience in a similar HR role.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on HR policies and best practices.
• Maintain accurate HR system data and employee records.
• Support benefit and payroll administration.
• Contribute to engagement and culture initiatives.
• Assist managers with investigations and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of employment legislation

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded food manufacturing business based in Greater Manchester, is seeking an experienced and capable Human Resources Advisor. This full‑time, Monday‑Friday role is key in supporting core HR functions, maintaining smooth processes, and providing effective guidance across the business. The position requires solid HR knowledge, strong communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast‑paced environment.

You will be responsible for providing advice on HR policies and best practice, maintaining accurate HR system data, managing employee records in line with data protection requirements and supporting benefit and payroll administration. You will also contribute to engagement and culture initiatives, assist managers with investigations, disciplinaries and welfare meetings, manage absence in conjunction with occupational health and conduct exit interviews while supporting the full off‑boarding process.

Our ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar HR role, preferably as an HR Advisor, with a background in FMCG. Strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels are essential, along with a good understanding of employment legislation and HR best practice.

You must have at least three years HR experience, two years within FMCG and hold CIPD Level 5.

If you are passionate about HR and want to support a positive, people‑focused culture, we encourage you to apply.