HR Advsior

Euroforest Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent forest services provider in Carlisle is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Advisor. This full-time, office-based role requires expertise in employee relations and HR processes. Responsibilities include managing recruitment, offering HR guidance, and ensuring compliance with UK employment laws. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience and strong organizational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, enhanced holiday entitlement, and various employee schemes.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Proven knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional HR advice to managers and employees.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Support HR Manager with employee relations cases.

Skills

Employee relations handling

HR systems proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

As an industry leader, Euroforest is dedicated to providing the highest level of service for forest owners across UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, sustainability and long-term partnerships.

The Position

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality, responsive HR service. In this fast-paced, varied role, you will work closely with all staff across the Group, offering advice on employee relations, policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely and professional HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Accurately record notes during meetings and prepare detailed formal HR documentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and onboarding activities.
• Manage offboarding processes including exit interviews, final documentation, and ensuring a smooth, positive departure experience for leavers.
• Provide probationary advice and guidance to managers and new hires.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Administer and maintain HR systems and databases.
• Manage and maintain the internal intranet site, ensuring content is accurate, accessible, and up to date.
• Compile and distribute a quarterly internal newsletter, sharing updates, news, and employee engagement content.
• Support HR Manager with employee relations cases, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
• Contribute to HR reporting, analytics, and continuous improvement projects.
• Carry out other general HR administrative duties.

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in handling employee relations matters
• CIPD Level 3 qualified is desirable
• Proven knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience in using HR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays)
• Annual leave increases with length of service
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme
• Sponsorship Scheme
• Discount Voucher Scheme
• Long Service Awards

Additional Information

This role is a full-time position, office based, Monday to Friday.

To apply send your CV and Cover Letter to [e-mail], quoting reference HRAC/250616

Closing date for applications is: 31/08/2025

Start date will be as soon as possible after interviews (notice periods allowing).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Euroforest is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.