Preston
HR Advisor (Maternity Cover – Fixed Term Contract)- Preston UK (Multi-site support role)- Head office Preston, Lancashire Full-time | Monday–Friday (40 hours per week, incl. 1-hour unpaid break) £30,000 – £33,000 per annum + benefits About the Company Our client is a well-established, market-leading organisation within the FMCG sector, with a proud heritage of over 60 years. With a turnover exceeding £170m and a workforce of 400+ employees, they operate across multiple UK locations, delivering essential products to a diverse customer base. Known for combining national scale with a local, customer-first approach, they continue to grow and evolve within a fast-paced industry. The Opportunity We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic HR Advisor to join the team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a true generalist HR role, working closely with the HR Manager, Group HR Director, and wider HR team. You’ll play a key part in supporting managers, delivering training, and driving people initiatives across the business. Key Responsibilities • Support the delivery of the HR strategy and people initiatives, • Create engaging training content using authoring tools, • Deliver learning & development sessions to managers and teams, • Monitor and evaluate training effectiveness via HR systems, • Provide guidance to managers on HR policies and procedures, • Support the full recruitment lifecycle (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding), • Assist with employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and absence management, • Provide support on employment law matters, • Help manage family-friendly policies across the business, • Produce and analyse HR reports and data, • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across the organisation, • Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism Compliance & Culture, • Ensure all HR advice aligns with UK employment legislation and best practice, • Support a culture of fairness, inclusion, and continuous improvement, • Contribute to a safe working environment, adhering to Health & Safety policies What We’re Looking ForEssential:, • CIPD Level 5, • Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice, • Experience working in a busy HR environment supporting managers, • Proven experience handling employee relations matters, • Experience across the full recruitment process, • Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation skills, • Passion for learning & development and training delivery, • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities, • Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information, • Intermediate Microsoft Office skillsDesirable:, • Experience in an HR Advisor / HR Officer role, • Knowledge of SuccessFactors or similar HR systems, • Experience using Articulate or other training authoring tools, • Comfortable using social media for recruitment or engagement, • Full UK driving licence What’s in It for You?, • KPI Bonus Scheme, • 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays, pro rata), • Company Pension Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Company Sick Pay, • Employee Discount Scheme, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand their generalist experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities while contributing to meaningful people initiatives. How to Apply Send your CV to to submit your application or for more information call me on .INDBSO