HR Operations Advisor — Hybrid (Workday & Benefits)

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

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.