HR Advisor

HR Advisor Merseyside (hybrid) Competitve Salary Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact, build strong stakeholder relationships, and develop your career within a growing business? We're partnering with an established organisation with a workforce of approximately 150 employees. Due to the continued evolution of the HR team, we're looking for a proactive HR Advisor to become a trusted partner to managers and employees across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied generalist role, thrives in a people-focused environment, and wants to take ownership while working closely alongside an experienced HR leader. The Role As HR Advisor, you'll support the full employee lifecycle while acting as a key point of contact for employee relations matters, providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance to managers across the business. You'll work with stakeholders at all levels, from office-based teams through to operational and shop-floor employees, so the ability to adapt your communication style and build credibility quickly is essential. Key responsibilities include:

• Advising and supporting managers on employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence and performance management
• Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding
• Managing HR administration, including contracts, amendments and probation documentation
• Supporting recruitment activities, including drafting job descriptions, advertising vacancies and coordinating hiring processes
• Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
• Assisting with policy implementation and compliance
• Producing HR reports and people data
• Supporting a positive employee experience and driving best practice across the business
• Playing a key role in delivering day-to-day HR operations whilst contributing to longer-term people initiatives About You We're looking for someone who is:
• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent)
• Experienced in a generalist HR role with strong employee relations exposure
• Comfortable managing ER casework with appropriate support when required
• Commercially aware and able to balance people and business needs
• Confident building relationships across both office and operational environments
• Reliable, approachable and willing to take ownership
• A strong communicator with the confidence to challenge constructively when needed
• Organised, pragmatic and proactive in their approach
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and doesn't take themselves too seriously What's on Offer?
• Hybrid working with regular office collaboration and flexibility around home working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Additional holiday entitlement opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Breakdown Cover
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Genuine opportunity to develop and progress your HR career Recruitment Process
• Initial Teams interview
• Face-to-face interview