HR Advisor

The Advocate Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led business in South Manchester seeks an experienced Assistant Group HR Manager to lead HR operations and initiatives across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has proven generalist HR experience, strong knowledge of employment legislation, and excellent leadership skills. You will manage employee relations, recruitment, and payroll compliance while shaping the culture of the organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a multi-site, manufacturing, or fast-paced environment.
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Confident in managing employee relations and end-to-end recruitment.
• Experience in payroll processes and systems is highly desirable.
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations.
• Deliver and support on a range of HR projects, including change initiatives and policy development.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and employment law.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support payroll coordination and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Champion a positive, solutions-focused culture aligned with core values.
• Develop strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders.

Skills

Generalist HR experience

Knowledge of employment legislation

Strong leadership skills

Employee relations management

End-to-end recruitment

Payroll processes

HR systems proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

CIPD Level 5 or working towards

Job description

Assistant Group HR Manager

Location: South Manchester, with occasional travel to sites across the UK

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Group HR Manager, this is a hands-on and strategic HR generalist role. You will take ownership of key HR functions, projects, and daily operations - ensuring a consistent, proactive, and professional HR service across all sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a values-led business and contribute to shaping its culture and capabilities as it continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations
• Deliver and support on a range of HR projects, including change initiatives and policy development
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations and employment law
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes
• Support payroll coordination and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Champion a positive, solutions-focused culture aligned with BHID's core values
• Develop strong relationships with leaders and stakeholders across the business

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a multi-site, manufacturing, or fast-paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels
• Confident in managing employee relations and end-to-end recruitment
• Experience in payroll processes and systems is highly desirable
• High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Proficient in HR systems and Microsoft Office
• CIPD Level 5 or working towards (advantageous)

If you're interested in this position, please apply now to be considered for this exciting vacancy.

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