HR Advisor

Advanced Supply Chain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and supply chain firm in Wigan seeks a dedicated HR professional to enhance employee relations and elevate the colleague experience. You will partner with managers to provide expert advice on HR policies, facilitate employee engagement, and guide performance management strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR within a warehouse environment and hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum and the opportunity to drive positive change in a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong background in managing employee relations cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on employee relations and policies.
• Coach managers on HR matters and processes.
• Drive improvements in people-related policies and procedures.
• Support a high-performance culture and employee engagement.
• Promote an inclusive and engaging workplace culture.

Skills

Employee relations management

Coaching and development

Continuous improvement

Conflict resolution

HR policies knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

In this role, you'll be at the heart of our people agenda – providing expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle, supporting employee relations cases, and helping our People Managers create a positive, engaging workplace. From Team Leaders to Operations Managers, you’ll be the trusted partner they turn to for clear advice, confident decision‑making, and constructive challenge. You’ll also play a key role in driving site‑wide engagement activities and contributing to meaningful People projects, ensuring our culture continues to grow stronger every day.

Job Location & Compensation

Location: Wigan – Salary: £40,000 per annum – Contract: Permanent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and feedback on employee relations and people policies, including reviewing and improving policies and processes, and communicating changes to stakeholders.
• Coach and develop managers on people‑related matters, providing on‑site training and guidance across key areas such as investigations, disciplinary processes, welfare meetings, appeals, grievances, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance existing policies and procedures.
• Support the development of a high‑performance culture by helping managers address poor performance effectively and enabling meaningful, outcome‑focused conversations.
• Lead on driving a positive Colleague Experience by providing feedback to the wider People Team on the colleague lifecycle, promoting an inclusive and engaging culture, advocating for colleagues, and acting as a role model for our values.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a similar role within a warehouse or industrial environment.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong background in managing employee relations cases and providing clear, practical guidance to managers.
• Confidence in handling challenging conversations and delivering constructive feedback.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification (Level 5 or above would be advantageous).