HR Advisor

First Recruitment Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled HR Advisor to join their team in Manchester. This part-time role offers the chance to provide essential HR support across multiple regional sites. You'll be advising managers on various HR matters, attending formal meetings, and ensuring HR processes are accurate. With a focus on employee relations and stakeholder management, this position is perfect for someone with a CIPD qualification and a passion for HR. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to putting people first, making this an exciting opportunity for your career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR advisory roles with a focus on employee relations.
• Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to line managers across multiple sites.
• Analyze HR case trends and collaborate on complex cases.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Coaching Skills

HR Data Analysis

Analytical Decision-Making

Resilience

Education

CIPD Level 7

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

HR Advisor
Location: Manchester
£35,000 - £40,000 Pro-rata
Part-time: Weds, Thurs, Fri
Are you a HR Advisor looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join a leading electricity distribution network operator. This is a Part-time role, working Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays due to a job share.

The HR Advisor will provide comprehensive HR support, including giving guidance to line managers, project support, and handling key HR activities. Covering multiple regional sites, this role requires occasional travel (couple of times per month) and will be based out of our Manchester offices.

1. Advise managers on HR matters: absence, performance, investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, and terms and conditions.
2. Attend formal HR meetings (investigations, disciplinaries) as a representative and note-taker.
3. Ensure accuracy in HR processes (absence management, leaver payments) in collaboration with the People Services team.
4. Analyse and report on HR case trends.
5. Collaborate with HR Business Partners on complex cases and risk management.
6. Support the development of HR policies and contribute to business projects like restructures and process improvements.

Qualifications:

1. CIPD level 7 qualification ideally, level 5 may be considered.
2. Proven experience in HR advisory roles.
3. 3 years experience in employee relation cases.
4. Experience in a unionised environment (desirable)
5. Strong stakeholder management and coaching skills.
6. Proficiency in HR data analysis (Excel, SAP desirable).
7. Full UK driving license and access to own transport.
8. Results-driven and deadline-oriented.
9. Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.
10. Analytical and data-driven decision-making.

Company Information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.

We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a HR Advisor looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.