Regional HR Advisor

Medlock Partners; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the mechanical and engineering sector is seeking a Regional HR Advisor to join their dynamic HR team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with managers across the North West, North East, and Midlands, providing essential HR support and guidance. You will be responsible for managing employee relations cases, conducting onboarding, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. With a focus on personal development, this position allows you to make a significant impact on the organization's HR practices while enjoying a hybrid work environment. If you are passionate about HR and eager to contribute to a thriving company, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Generalist HR experience with a focus on coaching and training managers.
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR advice and support to managers on various matters.
• Manage employee relations cases and oversee daily HR operations.

Skills

HR best practice knowledge

Excellent written and verbal communication

Proactive mindset

Strong IT skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

HR degree or equivalent

CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR systems and databases

Job description

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

Base pay range

Regional HR Advisor

Permanent

Salary up to £35,000 + car allowance £5k

Greater Manchester – Hybrid (3 days on site, 2 days wfh)

** Regional role that will require travel across North West, North East & Midlands regions with the Head Office in Greater Manchester**

Medlock Partners are proud to be partnering with a leading mechanical and engineering business that supports the construction industry, to recruit a Regional HR Advisor.

Reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, you will be part of a wider HR team located nationally, and you will be travelling in the North West, North East & Midlands regions.

You will have Generalist HR experience; within the region, you will coach managers on best practices as well as training and upskilling them.

You will also manage and report on employee relation cases, work on projects and oversee daily HR operations.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Advisor:

• Provide advice, guidance, and support to managers on all HR matters
• Conduct employee onboarding and plan training and development to meet organisational and individual needs.
• Deliver administrative support across various processes and ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee short-term sickness (STS) and long-term sickness (LTS) management across the region, ensuring absence procedures are followed and absence levels are minimised.
• Work within strict deadlines to accurately process high volumes of confidential internal and external data.
• Analyse numerical and statistical information to provide raw data to HRBPs.
• Operate effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of statutory and legal requirements, with a commitment to ongoing personal development.
• Ensure records are accurate and compliant with Data Protection regulations.
• Develop and implement HR policies, guiding staff towards compliance.
• Assist in performance management and drive employee development plans.
• Maintain accurate employee files and records in both electronic and paper formats.
• Lead the probation process, including mid-probation reviews and proactive follow-ups.
• Deliver HR briefings and presentations on a variety of topics.
• Support HR projects and contribute to their successful delivery.
• Undertake ad hoc projects as directed.

Key Requirements of the HR Advisor:

• HR degree or equivalent CIPD Level 5 as a minimum
• Up to date knowledge of HR best practice.
• Proven experience as an HR Advisor or in a similar role.
• Strong IT Skills and knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to take ownership of a task and see it through to completion
• A proactive mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you are interested in this Regional HR Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman or Anna Hand.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Engineering Services