Human Resources Advisor

Hirecracker; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension plan

Healthcare cash plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A family-owned sustainable waste management leader in Merseyside is seeking a proactive HR Advisor. This role involves managing employee relations, providing expert HR guidance, and contributing to maintaining a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and strong knowledge of UK employment law. This full-time, permanent position offers competitive salary, annual bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an HR Advisor, HR Consultant, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in employee relations case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Manage a variety of employee relations cases, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes.
• Support recruitment campaigns, create job adverts, and lead induction sessions.

Skills

HR Advisor

Employee Relations

Employment Law

Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Support

CIPD Level 5

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or above

Job description

Overview

An independent, family-owned leader in sustainable waste management, this organisation is committed to reducing the UK’s carbon footprint. With 600 colleagues under your remit, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the employee experience and supporting wellbeing across the business. Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you will deliver professional HR advice, manage complex employee relations cases, and help create a positive, thriving workplace.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Hirecracker

Location: Merseyside (with travel to depots as required)

Employment: Full Time, permanent (37.5 hours)

Note: This range is provided by Hirecracker. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

The Role

As HR Advisor, you’ll act as the go-to point of contact for managers and employees, providing legally compliant, pragmatic HR guidance across multiple sites. You’ll manage your own HR casework from start to resolution, covering disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance matters, while supporting organisational change, recruitment, and onboarding. This role is ideal for someone seeking a long-term position where they can make a lasting impact, not a short-term stop gap.

• Provide expert HR advice to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment law
• Manage a variety of employee relations cases, ensuring fair and consistent outcomes
• Maintain accurate HR records and support payroll processes
• Monitor HR metrics such as absence and turnover, and present insights to management
• Support recruitment campaigns: create job adverts, liaise with hiring managers, arrange interviews, and lead induction sessions
• Advise on and promote employee benefits, including pension, healthcare, and recognition schemes
• Travel to depots and sites to provide in-person HR support and foster strong relationships with stakeholders
• Contribute to HR policy development, process improvement, and employee engagement initiatives
• Competitive salary, annual bonus scheme and long-service awards
• 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) plus holiday buy/sell scheme
• Company pension plan and healthcare cash plan
• Share option opportunities
• Retail, gym, and leisure discounts
• “Employee of the Month” and “Shining Star” recognition programmes
• Career development through internal training, apprenticeships, and progression pathways
• Supportive, people-first culture with a sustainability focus

We’re looking for a proactive, professional HR Advisor who brings:

• Proven work experience as an HR Advisor, HR Consultant, or similar role
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or above
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience in employee relations case management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Organisational skills and attention to detail
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed
• A commitment to staying long-term and developing within the organisation

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 01244 739 301 or 07736 920 086. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Advisor, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Recruitment Support, Benefits Administration, Stakeholder Management, CIPD Level 5, Environmental Services, Waste Management

Job Details

• Seniority level Not Applicable
• Employment type Full-time
• Job function Human Resources
• Industries Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Environmental Services, and Staffing and Recruiting