People Advisor

Speedy Hire Plc; Newton-le-Willows; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Canteen facilities

26 days holiday

Job summary

Speedy Hire PLC is seeking a confident HR Advisor to join our Haydock-based Human Resources team. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to support managers and employees across multiple business areas.

You will provide expert guidance on employee relations, ensure policy compliance, and help drive strategic HR initiatives, including restructures and change programmes. CIPD qualification preferred, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with broad generalist HR experience.
• Confident guiding managers and employees across ER cases.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders on employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievances, absence, performance).
• Support managers in resolving issues early and informally where possible.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
• Identify ER trends using data to drive actions.
• Collaborate with HR partners on strategic HR initiatives and policy development.

Skills

Generalist HR

Stakeholder management

Employment law

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Location: The Parks, Haydock
Hours: 37.5 per week | Flexible and Hybrid Working Models Available
Business Area: Human Resources
Grade: 4
Reports To: Senior People Advisor

Are you passionate about making a real impact in a fast-paced HR environment? At Speedy Hire PLC, we're looking for a confident and proactive HR Advisor to join our dynamic Human Resources team in Haydock.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide expert guidance and support to managers and employees across multiple business areas, while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing expert guidance on a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and performance issues, ensuring timely, fair, and consistent outcomes whilst balancing commercial priorities.
• Support managers in resolving people issues early and informally where appropriate, reducing the need for formal processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal policies, minimising legal and reputational risk to the organisation
• Proactively identify ER trends and emerging risks using data to take specific and informed actions.
• Build strong, credible relationships across the business, by coaching and developing to build capability and confidence in handling people matters effectively.
• Support strategic HR initiatives including restructures, organisational change, mergers and acquisitions.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners and other stakeholders to align HR activity with business needs.Promote and uphold best practice in employment law, HR policy and people development.
• Be a trusted HR expert in areas such as flexible working, diversity, and employee wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For:

• CIPD qualified (or equivalent) with broad generalist HR experience.
• Proven background in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and coaching managers at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, TUPE, change programmes and employee lifecycle.
• Able to balance multiple priorities with autonomy and professionalism.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project delivery skills.

What We Offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working to support your lifestyle and wellbeing.
• A collaborative and supportive HR team.
• Exposure to strategic and operational HR work.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, cross-functional projects.
• Professional development and training tailored to your goals.
• Travel and occasional overnight stays may be required (fully supported by the business).
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Canteen facilities
• 95% discount across the Speedy brand
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Voluntary Health Cash Plan
• My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers
• Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling
• PAM - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management

Speedy offer a Career Line of Sight which enables a detailed understanding of the route to progression and growth within the Speedy Group.

Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check.

Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance.

https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance

The Speedy Group isan equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status.

All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.