About this role
Reed HR are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing organisation in Leyland in their search for an experienced HR Advisor to join their People team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, providing expert employee relations support, and driving best practice across the employee lifecycle. Working in a busy and fast-paced environment, you'll play a key role in supporting managers, developing policies, and helping to create a positive workplace culture.
This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on generalist position and is looking for a role where they can truly get their teeth stuck into a broad range of HR responsibilities.
The Role
As HR Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for managers and employees across a variety of HR matters, providing practical and commercially focused advice while ensuring compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing a wide range of employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management, performance management and investigations.Providing expert guidance and support to managers on HR policies, procedures and best practice.Reviewing, updating and writing HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and operational effectiveness.Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records and HR documentation.Supporting HR projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement and workplace culture.Assisting with training and development activities, helping to build management capability across the business.Monitoring HR trends and employment law updates, ensuring recommendations and practices remain current and compliant.Supporting the wider employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee development and retention initiatives. About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in a HR Advisor or similar generalist HR position.Strong employee relations experience and confidence managing complex cases independently.A solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.Experience reviewing, developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload.CIPD qualification, or working towards CIPD, would be advantageous.A proactive approach and the confidence to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. Salary & Benefits
Up to £35,000 per annum Full-time permanent position.Office-based role in Leyland.Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9am-5:00pm. Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a supportive and growing business.Varied and interesting role with significant employee relations exposure and policy development responsibilities. How to Apply
If you're an experienced HR professional looking for your next challenge and want a role where you can add real value from day one, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Reed HR for a confidential discussion.