HR Advisor (all genders)

Evotec WD; Monks Heath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec WD in Alderley Park (Macclesfield) is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver high-quality HR administration across the employee lifecycle, with a hybrid working pattern (3 days on site). You will manage Workday transactions, maintain records, and support key HR programmes to ensure a positive employee experience.

The role requires significant HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in human resources.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
• Right to work in the UK.
• CIPD qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full employee lifecycle through Workday, including onboarding, changes, transfers, promotions, salary updates and leaver processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR data, ensuring compliance with data protection and company policies.
• Providing first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and systems.
• Administering employee benefits, payroll-related changes and ensuring timely and accurate processing of HR transactions.
• Supporting cyclical HR activities, including merit reviews, long service awards, annual processes and other people programmes.
• Producing HR data, supporting audits, and contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

UK employment law

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Data protection awareness

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

CIPD qualification in People Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

Job Title: HR AdvisorLocation: Alderley Park, Macclesfield (Hybrid – 3 days on site)Reports to: HR Operations Team LeaderJob Summary:As part of the HR Operations team, the HR Advisor delivers high-quality, customer-focused HR administration across the full employee lifecycle. The role manages Workday transactions, maintains accurate employee records, and supports key HR programmes and annual people processes to ensure a positive employee experience.Responsibilities:Managing the full employee lifecycle through Workday, including onboarding, employee changes, transfers, promotions, salary updates and leaver processes.Maintaining accurate employee records and HR data, ensuring compliance with data protection and company policies.Providing first-line HR support and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures and systems.Administering employee benefits, payroll-related changes and ensuring timely and accurate processing of HR transactions.Supporting cyclical HR activities, including merit reviews, long service awards, annual processes and other people programmes.Producing HR data, supporting audits, and contributing to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.Requirements:Must have significant experience within human resources.Knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong organisational skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.Preferred qualifications (not a requirement):Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field CIPD qualification in People ManagementFR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.EN: In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.IT: In compliance with fundamental ethical and professional principles and with Legislative Decree 198/2006, Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace built on mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees based on their skills, experience, and professional qualifications. In line with our ethical and professional principles, all employment-related decisions, including recruitment and selection processes, are made fairly and without any form of discrimination. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.