Manchester
This HR Advisor role in Manchester focuses on providing key support to the human resources team within the industrial/manufacturing industry. You'll help with day-to-day HR operations, ensuring smooth processes and assisting with employee-related matters. \n Client Details \n This organisation operates in the industrial/manufacturing sector and is based in Manchester. \n Description Key ResponsibilitiesHR Administration\n\n • Managed HR administration processes across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, contractual changes, and offboarding activities.\n, • Maintained accurate and confidential employee records within the HR Information System (HRIS), ensuring data integrity and compliance.\n, • Produced regular HR reports, data analysis, and people metrics to support business decision-making.\n, • Prepared and issued HR documentation, including contracts, letters, policy communications, and employment-related correspondence.\n, • Supported HR projects and process improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of HR systems, procedures, and employee experience.\nEmployee Relations\n\n, • Acted as a first point of contact for employee relations matters, providing practical and commercially focused HR guidance to managers and employees.\n, • Managed a range of employee relations cases, including absence management, disciplinary, grievance, performance, capability, and conduct matters.\n, • Advised and coached managers on the fair and consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment legislation.\n, • Supported investigations, hearings, consultations, and associated documentation, ensuring compliance with internal processes and best practice.\nPerformance & Probation Management\n\n, • Coordinated end-to-end probationary review processes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines were effectively managed.\n, • Provided guidance to managers on probation expectations, review meetings, extensions, documentation requirements, and outcomes.\n, • Maintained accurate records of performance and probation decisions, ensuring appropriate communication and record-keeping.\nManager Support & Coaching\n\n, • Delivered first-line HR support and coaching to managers on a wide range of people-related matters.\n, • Promoted consistency, best practice, and effective people management across the organisation.\n, • Developed manager capability and confidence through practical advice and support on employee issues and HR processes.\nCompliance & Governance\n\n, • Ensured HR activities were conducted in line with employment legislation, organisational policies, and internal governance requirements.\n, • Handled sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and integrity.\n, • Contributed to the review, development, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to ensure legal compliance and operational effectiveness.\n\n \n Profile \n A successful HR Advisor should have: \n\n • Previous experience in a human resources role within a similar industry.\n, • CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualification\n, • Knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment law.\n, • Strong communication and organisational skills.\n, • Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office tools and using an HRIS.\n, • A proactive and detail-oriented approach to tasks.\n, • Ability to work in Manchester full time.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Permanent equivalent salary between £35,000 - £40,000 dependent on the level of experience.\n, • A temporary role offering flexibility.\n, • Opportunity to gain experience in the industrial/manufacturing industry.\n\n If you're interested in this role, apply now.