Senior HR Advisor

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fashion brand in Manchester is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to be their first HR hire. You will be responsible for establishing HR foundations and supporting daily people matters. The ideal candidate will have significant HR experience, a people-first mindset, and the ability to work independently. This is an exciting opportunity to shape HR practices in a scaling business. Apply now with your CV to join a vibrant team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HR-related roles.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to person for all HR and people-related matters.
• Support managers across the full employee lifecycle.
• Implement practical HR policies and processes.
• Manage employee relations confidently.
• Support recruitment and onboarding.
• Work closely with the leadership team.

Skills

Experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role

Comfortable working autonomously and making decisions

A people first, commercial mindset

Warm and approachable

Confident in building relationships

Job description

Overview

Senior HR Advisor | Manchester | Full or Part-time

We are partnering with a growing fashion brand at a really exciting point in their journey. The business is scaling and they are now ready to bring their very first HR person into the team.

This role is perfect for a Senior HR Advisor who enjoys being close to the business and wants real ownership. You will be building the HR foundations while also supporting day-to-day people matters, so a mix of hands on delivery and bigger picture thinking.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the go to person for all HR and people related matters
• Supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle
• Putting in place practical HR policies and processes
• Managing employee relations with confidence and care
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and early people initiatives
• Partnering closely with the leadership team as the business grows

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor role
• Comfortable working autonomously and making decisions
• A people first, commercial mindset
• Someone warm, approachable and confident building relationships

Why this role

This is a rare chance to be the first HR hire and genuinely shape how people experience the business. If you enjoy building something from scratch and growing alongside a brand, this could be a brilliant next step.

Please apply today with your most up to date CV!