HR Advisor (12 month FTC)

Adaptable Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptable Recruitment is looking for an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Winsford, primarily on-site with one day of remote work. You will provide practical HR guidance, manage employee relations, and ensure compliant HR processes across a large workforce.

The role requires hands-on HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to partner with managers to resolve issues efficiently. A completion bonus is available upon FTC completion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Strong employee relations experience, particularly disciplinaries and grievances.
• Experience supporting absence management and occupational health processes.
• Knowledge of payroll inputs, time and attendance systems, or workforce planning processes.
• Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law.
• Confidence challenging and influencing managers at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and conduct issues.
• Lead investigations, hearings and formal meetings, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
• Oversee occupational health referrals and support return-to-work and reasonable adjustment processes.
• Take ownership of time and attendance administration, ensuring accurate records and payroll data.
• Produce HR reports, maintain employee records and prepare HR documentation.
• Support the delivery of HR initiatives, policy implementation and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Absence management

Occupational health

Payroll & time attendance

UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Time management

Tools

Payroll systems

Time & attendance systems

HRIS

Job description

HR Advisor (12-Month FTC)

Winsford On-Site (1 day wfh) £35,000 - £40,000 + Completion Bonus

We\'re exclusively partnering with a fast-paced, operational business in Crewe to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys being close to the action, building strong relationships with managers, and rolling their sleeves up to support a busy workforce. Based on‑site, you\'ll thrive in an environment where no two days are the same and where a proactive, solutions‑focused approach is valued.

The Role

Supporting the HR function across a large operational workforce, you\'ll provide practical HR guidance, manage employee relations casework and ensure HR processes are delivered effectively and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day HR advice and support to managers and employees.


• Manage a range of employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and conduct issues.


• Lead investigations, hearings and formal meetings, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.


• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.


• Oversee occupational health referrals and support return‑to‑work and reasonable adjustment processes.


• Take ownership of time and attendance administration, ensuring accurate records and payroll data.


• Produce HR reports, maintain employee records and prepare HR documentation.


• Support the delivery of HR initiatives, policy implementation and continuous improvement projects.

We\'re looking for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating in a busy, fast‑moving environment and isn\'t afraid to get stuck in.

You\'ll Bring:

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.


• Strong employee relations experience, particularly disciplinaries and grievances.


• Experience supporting absence management and occupational health processes.


• Knowledge of payroll inputs, time and attendance systems, or workforce planning processes.


• Up‑to‑date understanding of UK employment law.


• Confidence challenging and influencing managers at all levels.


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.


• A pragmatic, hands‑on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Particularly Suited To Someone Who:

• Thrives in fast‑paced operational environments.


• Enjoys being visible and on the ground with managers and employees.


• Takes ownership and gets things done.


• Can balance HR best practice with commercial realities.


• Builds credibility through action, practicality and strong stakeholder relationships.

Package

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary


• Completion bonus at the end of the FTC


• Opportunity to join a high‑energy business where HR plays a visible and valued role.

If you\'re a proactive HR Advisor with a roll‑up-your‑sleeves mentality and enjoy supporting busy operational teams, we\'d love to hear from you.