HR Advisor 3 month FTC

Adaptable Recruitment; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3-month contract

Extension possible

Hybrid working

Job summary

Adaptable Recruitment is recruiting an HR Advisor on a 3‑month fixed-term contract in Chorley. The role supports managers across employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, absence management, HR admin and compliance, with hybrid working (3 days in, 2 from home).

The ideal candidate has HR generalist experience, solid knowledge of UK employment law, and experience in recruitment and TUPE. CIPD qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor or generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Knowledge of BS7858 screening and vetting processes.
• Experience supporting TUPE processes.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator across all levels of the business.
• CIPD qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including BS7858 screening and pre-employment checks.
• Deliver inductions and ensure a positive onboarding experience for new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation.
• Support TUPE activities, consultations and employee communications.
• Work closely with Payroll to ensure employee changes are processed accurately.
• Draft contracts, letters and HR correspondence.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR projects and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

BS7858 screening

TUPE support

Administration

Communication

Education

CIPD qualification desirable

Job description

HR Advisor 3 month FTC

Salary: £35,000

Chorley (3 in/ 2 from home)

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a growing business for an experienced HR Advisor to join their HR team on an initial 3-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension or a permanent opportunity.

This is a broad generalist role where you'll support managers across the business with employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, absence management, HR administration and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including BS7858 screening and pre-employment checks.
• Deliver inductions and ensure a positive onboarding experience for new starters.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR systems and documentation.
• Support TUPE activities, consultations and employee communications.
• Work closely with Payroll to ensure employee changes are processed accurately.
• Draft contracts, letters and HR correspondence.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR projects and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

About You

• Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience handling employee relations cases.
• Recruitment and onboarding experience.
• Knowledge of BS7858 screening and vetting processes.
• Experience supporting TUPE processes.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• CIPD qualification desirable.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 3-month period
• Strong potential for extension or permanent employment
• Varied HR generalist role with exposure to ER, recruitment, TUPE and compliance
• Supportive HR team and leadership environment