HR Advisor (12-Month FTC)
Winsford| On-Site (1 day wfh)£35,000 - £40,000 + Completion Bonus
We're exclusively partnering with a fast-paced, operational business in Crewe to recruit an experienced HR Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the action, building strong relationships with managers, and rolling their sleeves up to support a busy workforce. Based on-site, you'll thrive in an environment where no two days are the same and where a proactive, solutions-focused approach is valued.
The Role
Supporting the HR function across a large operational workforce, you'll provide practical HR guidance, manage employee relations casework, and ensure HR processes are delivered effectively and compliantly.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day HR advice and support to managers and employees.
- Manage a range of employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance and conduct issues.
- Lead investigations, hearings and formal meetings, ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
- Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle activities.
- Oversee occupational health referrals and support return-to-work and reasonable adjustment processes.
- Take ownership of time and attendance administration, ensuring accurate records and payroll data.
- Produce HR reports, maintain employee records and prepare HR documentation.
- Support the delivery of HR initiatives, policy implementation and continuous improvement projects.
We're looking for an experienced HR professional who is comfortable operating in a busy, fast-moving environment and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
You'll Bring:
- Previous experience in an HR Advisor or similar generalist HR role.
- Strong employee relations experience, particularly disciplinaries and grievances.
- Experience supporting absence management and occupational health processes.
- Knowledge of payroll inputs, time and attendance systems, or workforce planning processes.
- Up-to-date understanding of UK employment law.
- Confidence challenging and influencing managers at all levels.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- A pragmatic, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Particularly Suited To Someone Who:
- Thrives in fast-paced operational environments.
- Enjoys being visible and on the ground with managers and employees.
- Takes ownership and gets things done.
- Can balance HR best practice with commercial realities.
- Builds credibility through action, practicality and strong stakeholder relationships.
Package
- £35,000 - £40,000 salary
- Completion bonus at the end of the FTC
- Opportunity to join a high-energy business where HR plays a visible and valued role.
If you're a proactive HR Advisor with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality and enjoy supporting busy operational teams, we'd love to hear from you.
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