Senior HR Advisor: Lead ER & Strategy (1 Day WFH)

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

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.