HR Officer

Morgan Ryder; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Death in Service

Flexi hours

27 days holiday

Job summary

Morgan Ryder Associates are looking for an experienced HR Officer/Advisor to join our Cheshire-based team on a hybrid basis. This fixed-term contract supports maternity cover and offers flexible hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear path to contribute to a modern, value-driven HR function.

You will shape policies, manage day-to-day HR activity, coach line managers, support recruitment, and drive continuous improvement across processes while safeguarding confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on HR Advisor/Officer experience.
• Strong generalist HR knowledge across processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.
• CIPD qualification desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Process Development: Review, create and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Operational HR Support: Manage day-to-day HR queries and provide timely, accurate advice.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with line managers and coach them.
• Recruitment Support & Coordination: Drive recruitment processes and track activity.
• Training & Development Support: Deliver internal training and contribute to L&D initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies and support system enhancements.
• Generalist HR & Employee Relations: Provide ER support and ensure compliance.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Decision making

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS / HR systems

Job description

HR Officer / Advisor

Location: Cheshire (Hybrid Working Available)

Competitive salary plus great package including; 27 days holiday + BH, Salary Sacrifice Pension, Death in Service, Flexi hours and much more

** Fixed Term Contract to cover maternity leave. Full Time or Part Time hours considered **

Are you a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment? Do you enjoy building structure, influencing stakeholders and making a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly innovative manufacturing and technology-led organisation at a pivotal stage of its journey.

This is not a traditional, policy-driven HR role. Instead, you will be part of a forward-thinking function focused on driving change, improving processes and enabling the business to perform at its best.

The Opportunity

You will join a small, high-impact HR team supporting a growing and technically advanced business. With strong backing from the leadership team, HR is on a transformation journey, moving from reactive and administrative to proactive and value-driven.

This role has been created to provide critical support during a period of change and growth, while also laying the foundations for a more structured and scalable HR function.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing on insights from the current HR lead, your role will include:

• Policy & Process Development
  • Review, create and implement HR policies and procedures
  • Consolidate and refine existing documentation into clear, practical frameworks
  • Support the development of consistent, scalable HR processes
• Operational HR Support
  • Manage day-to-day HR queries and provide timely, accurate advice
  • Support employee lifecycle activities including contracts, changes to terms, and documentation
  • Ensure accuracy and integrity of HR data and systems
• Stakeholder Management
  • Build strong relationships with line managers across the business
  • Coach and guide managers who may have limited people management experience
  • Act as a trusted advisor, helping managers navigate people challenges
• Recruitment Support & Coordination
  • Drive recruitment processes to conclusion, ensuring pace and efficiency
  • Support hiring managers with best practice and structure
  • Track and manage recruitment activity to ensure visibility and accountability
• Training & Development Support
  • Assist in delivering internal training sessions (e.g. investigations, return-to-work processes)
  • Contribute to building management capability across the organisation
  • Opportunity to gain exposure to L&D initiatives
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify inefficiencies and proactively suggest improvements
  • Support the implementation of systems, metrics, and reporting
  • Help embed a more proactive, solutions-focused HR approach
• Generalist HR & Employee Relations
  • Provide support on ER matters with guidance from the HR lead
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal standards
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor / Officer level role
• Strong practical HR knowledge across generalist activities
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple priorities
• Confident decision-maker who can use initiative and "read the room"
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Comfortable working in an evolving, sometimes ambiguous environment
• Good IT and systems capability (essential for improving processes and documentation)
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential

The Environment

This is a business at the cutting edge of its field, with a strong focus on innovation and future growth. The workforce includes highly skilled technical professionals, and the HR function plays a critical role in enabling their success.

You will be joining at a time where:

• Significant improvements are being made to systems, processes and structure
• There is real opportunity to shape how HR operates
• Leadership is supportive of change and development

The Culture

This is a fast-moving, collaborative environment where initiative, honesty and accountability are highly valued. The business is moving away from traditional, transactional HR and towards a more dynamic, commercially aware approach.

If you are someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, solving problems and building something better, this role offers a genuinely rewarding challenge.

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.