HR and Training Advisor

Refresco; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% Annual bonus

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Purchase 3 additional holidays per year

Free on-site parking

GroceryAid support service

Cheers benefits platform

Job summary

Refresco is looking for an HR & Training Advisor to join their team in Pontefract. In this role, you will partner with managers on employee relations and champion a positive workplace culture while managing HR administration and training coordination.

Our ideal candidate has strong IT skills and experience in HR, able to confidently engage with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced environment. The role is permanent, offers 28 days annual leave, and additional perks like a 10% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as an HR & Training Advisor or HR Coordinator.
• Experience supporting employee relations cases.
• Proven capability across HR databases.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support managers on performance and conduct.
• Drive inclusive recruitment and onboarding.
• Deliver training to boost leadership capability.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join our new HR team and make a real impact. As HR & Training Advisor, you’ll partner with managers on employee relations, drive engagement, and champion a positive, inclusive culture. Take ownership of site HR administration and training coordination, while helping shape how things are done. The role will also support the execution of the HR strategy to achieve the business objectives.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, varied role and want your contribution to truly matter, this is the opportunity for you.

HR and Training Advisor

Monday to Friday – 38 hours

Permanent

Bondgate, Pontefract

• 10% Annual bonus
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Purchase 3 additional holidays per year
• Free on‑site parking
• GroceryAid – a support service offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical support, advice and counselling
• Cheers – a benefits platform offering discounts, free perks, and well‑being tools for all Employees

About the Role:

The HR & Training Advisor delivers a proactive, people‑centred HR service, supporting managers with day‑to‑day HR services which include employee relations and contributing to a positive, inclusive workplace culture. The role is responsible for site‑based HR administration and the coordination of training activities. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the HR & Training Advisor ensures the effective delivery of core HR operations while actively driving employee engagement, supporting leaders, and supporting continuous improvement in line with business values.

As the HR and Training Advisor here are your key areas of focus:

• Coach and support managers on performance, conduct, and absence.
• Champion engagement and wellbeing, ensuring every voice is heard.
• Drive inclusive recruitment and onboarding to set new starters up for success.
• Provide clear HR advice aligned with policy, procedures, and legislation.
• Maintain HR systems and data, producing reports to support KPIs.
• Deliver training and promote continuous learning to boost leadership capability.
• Support HRBPs and manage HR administration to ensure efficient, value‑adding service.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrable experience as an HR & Training Advisor, or an HR Coordinator who has supported employee relations cases and is ready to step into a varied, fast‑paced role. The position offers exposure to both ER casework and the coordination of site‑based HR administration. The successful candidate will bring strong IT skills, with proven capability across HR databases and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills are essential, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently engage with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

If you fit this profile and are excited by this opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.