HR ADVISOR

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in South East Manchester is seeking an experienced HR Advisor / Recruiter to support the group HR team across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment.

You will manage vacancies from advertising through interviewing and onboarding, advise on employee relations, and help maintain a compliant, engaging workplace culture in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum A Level / Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven HR Advisor or similar role experience.
• Food manufacturing experience is essential.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and the employee lifecycle.
• Recruitment experience including interviewing and onboarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Full UK driving licence is essential for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Support HR activities across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage the recruitment process from vacancy through to onboarding.
• Write and advertise vacancies and conduct interviews.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support investigations and performance management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, including time and attendance.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and promote a positive site culture.
• Ensure HR practices comply with current employment legislation and company policies.
• Provide cover for the Group HR Manager when required.

Skills

HR Advisor

Recruitment

Employee relations

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

HR systems

Time management

Education

A Level / Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

£35,000 to £38,000 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/10/2026

About this job

HR Advisor / Recruiter Location: South East Manchester Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum Job Type: Full Time Reporting to: Group HR Manager The Role We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business in South East Manchester for an experienced HR Advisor / Recruiter.

Working closely with the Group HR Manager and management team, you will provide HR support across the employee lifecycle, with a strong focus on recruitment.

This will include managing vacancies from initial requirement through to advertising, interviewing, selection and onboarding.

You will also provide advice and guidance on employee relations matters and support the business in maintaining a positive, compliant and engaging workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Support HR activities across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage the recruitment process from vacancy through to onboarding.
• Write and advertise vacancies and conduct interviews.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Support investigations and performance management.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, including time and attendance.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and promote a positive site culture.
• Ensure HR practices comply with current employment legislation and company policies.
• Provide cover for the Group HR Manager when required.

Experience & Skills

• Minimum A Level / Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or similar role.
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Experience managing employee relations cases.
• Good knowledge of UK employment law and the employee lifecycle.
• Previous recruitment experience, including interviewing and onboarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident using HR systems, databases and Microsoft Office.
• Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence is essential as occasional travel to the companies other sites in West Manchester and also Milton Keynes will be required to meet business need.

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