HR Advisor

Morson Edge; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Lancashire is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to shape HR operations and influence a growing organization. This full-time role offers responsibilities including providing HR guidance to managers, managing employee relations issues, and leading recruitment efforts, all aimed at enhancing the employee journey. Candidates should have strong knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to work in a dynamic environment. The role includes benefits like on-site parking and employee discounts.

Benefits

On site parking

Employee discounts

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience working in fast-moving or multi-site settings.
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and practical application.
• Experience supporting organizational change and leading HR-related workstreams.
• Excellent communicator with strong influencing and relationship-building abilities.
• Highly organized and able to adapt to shifting demands.
• Proactive and able to drive tasks forward independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to managers on people policies and good HR practice.
• Support leaders in handling employee issues effectively.
• Review and refine people processes to ensure consistent outcomes.
• Manage ER matters including disciplinary and grievance issues.
• Assist Head of HR with strategic projects and organizational change.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding experiences.
• Analyze people data for improvement opportunities.
• Deliver engagement and wellbeing activities.

Skills

Fast-moving environment adaptability

Understanding of UK employment legislation

Supporting organisational change

Excellent communication skills

Strong influencing abilities

Highly organised

Proactive task management

Job description

Morson Edge is partnering with a well-established Lancashire based business to recruit an experienced experienced and proactive HR Advisor as a result of growth.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping how HR operates and wants to influence a growing organisation that's moving quickly. It's a permanent, full-time role based on site, with some occasional travel within the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer clear guidance to managers on people policies, legislation, and good HR practice
• Help develop managerial capability by providing coaching, guidance and practical tools
• Support leaders in handling employee issues and navigating change effectively
• Review and refine people processes—such as attendance, performance, and conduct—ensuring they are used consistently and deliver the right outcomes
• Manage a range of ER matters including disciplinary, grievance, long-term absence and performance concerns
• Assist the Head of HR with strategic and developmental projects, including talent initiatives and organisational change
• Lead elements of the site people plan, working alongside operational teams to align approaches and share best practice
• Oversee and improve the recruitment and onboarding experience, with a focus on building a positive employee journey
• Keep up to date with legislation and emerging people trends, ensuring managers are aware of changes that impact the workplace
• Analyse people data to identify patterns or areas for improvement and implement solutions
• Create and deliver engagement and wellbeing activities, using feedback to measure progress
• Contribute to cultural development and alignment across different business areas
• Provide support and guidance to the HR Administrator and contribute to their development

Skills & Experience

• Comfortable working in fast-moving or multi-site settings
• Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and its practical application
• Experience supporting organisational change and leading HR-related workstreams
• Excellent communicator with strong influencing and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organised, able to adapt to shifting demands
• Proactive and able to drive tasks forward independently

Benefits

• On site parking
• Employee discounts
• Company events