Multi-Site HR Advisor – Maternity Cover

DAF Dealer Network; Knowsley; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with North West Trucks

Mental Health First Aiders

Free will writing

Free mortgage advice

Free eye tests

Cycle to work

Credit Union

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

North West Trucks is seeking an experienced HR Advisor on a fixed-term maternity cover to support a multi-site DAF dealership network across workshops, parts, and sales. The role provides practical HR guidance to line managers in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment, ensuring policies are applied consistently and employee relations matters are handled with integrity.

Based in the North West, the position runs 37.5 hours per week, with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• Proven HR Advisory/Generalist experience.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases.
• Background supporting managers in operational or multi-site environments.
• Strong communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload in a fast-paced setting.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CIPD Level 3+ (or working towards).
• Experience in sectors such as transport/logistics, engineering/manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, or automotive.
• Experience supporting a mixed workforce (operational and commercial teams).
• Adaptable communication style across operational and commercial teams.
• Practical, people-focused approach with strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic HR advice on disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability, company policy, and UK employment law.
• Support Employee Relations processes, including investigations, hearings, and ensuring procedural fairness.
• Maintain accurate case records and update HR systems.
• Build strong relationships with managers across workshop, warehouse, and sales functions.
• Promote consistency, compliance, and HR best practice across multiple sites.
• Contribute to HR projects, audits, and policy implementation.

Skills

HR Generalist

UK employment law

Disciplinary handling

Multi-site support

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

CIPD Level 3+

Willingness to travel

Transport/logistics

Automotive sector

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 3+ or working towards

Job description

North West Trucks is seeking an experienced HR Advisor on a fixed-term maternity cover to support a multi-site DAF dealership network across workshops, parts, and sales. The role provides practical HR guidance to line managers in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment, ensuring policies are applied consistently and employee relations matters are handled with integrity.

Based in the North West, the position runs 37.5 hours per week, with standard office hours.