Hybrid HR Advisor — Workday & Lifecycle Expert

Evotec (Uk) Ltd.; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Evotec in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver high-quality HR administration across the employee lifecycle. The role manages Workday transactions, maintains records, and supports key HR programmes to ensure a positive employee experience.

Based in a hybrid setting (3 days on site), you will support managers and employees on HR policies, administer benefits and payroll-related changes, and contribute to cyclical processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within human resources.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full employee lifecycle through Workday, including onboarding, employee 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 knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

CIPD qualification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS software

Job description

Evotec in Alderley Park, Macclesfield, is seeking an HR Advisor to deliver high-quality HR administration across the employee lifecycle. The role manages Workday transactions, maintains records, and supports key HR programmes to ensure a positive employee experience.

Based in a hybrid setting (3 days on site), you will support managers and employees on HR policies, administer benefits and payroll-related changes, and contribute to cyclical processes and continuous improvement initiatives.