Senior HR Advisor

Morgan Ryder; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 Day WFH

Pension scheme

Job summary

Morgan Ryder is seeking a Senior HR Advisor for a busy UK manufacturing site in Blackpool. You will lead in the absence of the HR Manager and deliver expert guidance across the employee lifecycle, handling complex ER cases and partnering with managers to ensure compliant, effective decisions.

The role blends operational HR with strategic projects, including engagement and change initiatives, and requires CIPD Level 5 or above and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Lead/Senior HR Advisor role (min 3 years).
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills - able to spot trends, flag issues and ensure data integrity.
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to challenge, influence and support managers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to HR lead in the absence of the HR Manager.
• Provide expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle.
• Manage and support complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability).
• Partner closely with managers to ensure best practice, compliance and effective decision-making.
• Support organisational initiatives including engagement, development and change projects.
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and employment law.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Data analysis

Excel

Influencing managers

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior HR Advisor

Competitive Salary + Pension (Er 4%), 37.5 hour week, 1 Day WFH

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking for a role where you can truly make an impact?

We are partnering with a well-established, international manufacturing company with a strong UK presence, currently seeking a high-Calibre HR Advisor to join their Blackpool site. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a number 2 position in the HR team, working closely with an experienced HR Manager and acting as a key lead when they are off-site.

The Role

This is a true generalist HR position with a strong operational and strategic blend.

You will:

• Act as the go-to HR lead in the absence of the HR Manager
• Provide expert advice and guidance across the full employee lifecycle
• Manage and support complex employee relations cases (disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability)
• Partner closely with managers to ensure best practice, compliance and effective decision-making
• Support organisational initiatives including engagement, development and change projects
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures and employment law

Key Requirements

We are looking for someone who combines strong HR expertise with analytical precision and attention to detail:

• Proven experience in a Lead/Senior HR Advisor role (min 3 years)
• Confident handling complex ER cases from start to finish
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Ability to challenge, influence and support managers effectively
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills - able to spot trends, flag issues and ensure data integrity
• Proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach
• CIPD Level 5 or above

The Opportunity

You will be joining a business that:

• Provides exposure to strategic HR initiatives and business change
• Has a collaborative, supportive environment where HR is valued as a true business partner
• You will work within a fast-paced, evolving environment
• You will play a key role in shaping people strategy at site level

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment

Equal opportunities are important to we. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.