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