HR Advisor – Talent, Compliance & Early Talent (UK)

Oliver Valves; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Valves is hiring an HR Advisor to deliver day‑to‑day HR support across our UK operations, primarily Knutsford. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, ER, data accuracy, and payroll liaison for weekly and monthly staff while contributing to HR projects.

The role suits an experienced HR generalist with a mix of hands‑on work and compliance focus, based in Knutsford with some travel to Dundee as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR experience with ability to advise on sensitive matters.
• Organised, capable of managing competing priorities, and detail‑oriented with employee data.
• Degree or CIPD Level 5; manufacturing/engineering experience and Excel/HR systems familiarity are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead full employee lifecycle for assigned workforce, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, absence management, performance, and off‑boarding.
• Maintain HR data accuracy across systems in line with GDPR and internal standards.
• Partner with payroll to process starters, leavers, and pay changes for weekly and monthly staff.
• Monitor HR metrics to identify trends and inform improvements in engagement, retention, and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and implement early talent programmes, including work experience, apprenticeships and internships.
• Assist in review and rollout of HR policies and provide training to line managers as needed.
• Contribute to group-wide HR initiatives and digitalisation projects.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

Data management

GDPR compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Excel

HRIS

Payroll interfaces

Job description

Oliver Valves is hiring an HR Advisor to deliver day‑to‑day HR support across our UK operations, primarily Knutsford. You will manage recruitment, onboarding, ER, data accuracy, and payroll liaison for weekly and monthly staff while contributing to HR projects.

The role suits an experienced HR generalist with a mix of hands‑on work and compliance focus, based in Knutsford with some travel to Dundee as needed.