People Advisor

Williams Motor Co (Holdings) Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and coaching

Clear career progression

Staff discounts across the Group

Modern facilities and supportive team

Job summary

Williams Motor Group is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide practical, commercially focused HR support across multiple sites in the North West. The role involves employee relations, policy development and HR projects within a growing, people-focused business.

You’ll work with the Group People Manager and site managers to support managers and employees, maintain compliance with employment law, and contribute to improving the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified, studying towards CIPD Level 5, or equivalent HR experience.
• A good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters across the group.
• Support managers to resolve people challenges confidently and consistently.
• Work with payroll to ensure absence records are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with investigations, meetings and HR documentation.
• Monitor and report on employee relations and absence trends, offering recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactive

Relationship building

Driving licence

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualified

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About Williams Motor Group

Here at Williams, the People team playa key role in supporting managers and helping create a positive working environment across the business.

This is a varied role offering exposure to employee relations and people initiatives across a successful multi-site business.

Working closely with the Group People Manager and managers across the Group, you'll be trusted to provide practical, commercially focused HR support in a fast-paced and growing Company .

If you are looking to take the next step into a People Advisor role, or if you are a People Advisor looking to broaden your employee relations and project experience then we would love to hear from you.

Earnings & Progression

We offer a competitive salary alongside ongoing development and the opportunity to build a long-term HR career within a progressive, people-focused business.

This role provides exposure to a broad range of employee relations matters and people initiatives, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR professional looking to further develop their skills and experience.

Salary: £34,000 per annum.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm, with a requirement to support multiple Williams sites across the North West.

This opportunity would suit an experienced HR Officer looking to take the next step into a People Advisor role, or an existing People Advisor looking to broaden their employee relations and project experience within a supportive and growing business.

Role Overview

This is a varied and hands-on HR role where no two days are the same.

You'll support managers across a range of employee relations matters, help maintain compliance with employment legislation and company policies, and contribute to HR projects aimed at improving employee experience.

Working with colleagues at all levels, you'll build strong relationships and provide practical, solution-focused HR support that helps managers and employees succeed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing advice and support on employee relations matters, including performance management, attendance, long-term sickness, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Supporting managers to resolve people challenges confidently, fairly and consistently.
• Work closely with payroll teams to ensure absence records are accurate and up to date
• Assisting with investigations, meetings and HR documentation.
• Monitoring and reporting on employee relations and absence trends across the Group, providing insights and recommendations to support effective people management.
• Promoting a positive working environment through effective communication and relationship building.
• Assisting with the development, review and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Contributing to HR projects and people initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a HR Advisor role.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified, studying towards CIPD Level 5, or equivalent HR experience.
• A good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships across the business.
• Confidence supporting managers and employees with a range of people matters.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites when required.

What We Offer at Williams Motor Group

• Extensive training and ongoing coaching.
• Clear career progression opportunities across Williams Motor Group.
• Prestige staff car options and staff discounts across the Group.
• Modern facilities and a professional, supportive team environment.
• Generous annual leave, starting at 30 days including Bank Holidays and rising to 35 days with service.
• £1,000 employee referral bonus for introducing great people to the business.
• Medicash healthcare scheme to support everyday health costs.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support, advice and counselling.
• Wellbeing courses and resources to support physical and mental wellbeing.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance cover.
• Employee reward and recognition programmes.
• Annual Williams summer staff event and children's Christmas party.

Why Williams Motor Group?

Founded in 1909, Williams Motor Group is a family‑owned business with over a century of heritage. We proudly represent BMW, MINI, Jaguar, Land Rover and BMW Motorrad across multiple locations throughout the North West.

We’re committed to developing our people and providing long‑term career opportunities within a supportive and professional environment where individuals can genuinely make a difference.