Senior HR Advisor in Manchester

We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our Audio People team on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with stakeholders and delivering practical, commercially focused HR support.

Our Audio People team partners with a fast-paced, creative business, supporting teams across the UK with effective, people-first HR support. We work collaboratively to ensure our HR practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

The Difference you will make

As an HR Advisor, you’ll play a key role in delivering expert HR support across the employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with managers to resolve challenges, improve performance, and embed best practice, while contributing to a strong and engaged team culture.

Your Role

• Employee Relations & Advisory
  • Advise managers and employees on ER topics including performance, conduct, grievances, and absence.
  • Provide practical, solutions-led HR advice to support business outcomes.
• Business Partnering & Collaboration
  • Build effective working relationships across the business.
  • Partner with HR colleagues to ensure consistent HR delivery.
  • Support recruitment activity alongside Talent teams.
• Operational Delivery
  • Coordinate with Payroll and HR Admin to ensure processes and systems are accurate.
  • Support onboarding, inductions, and employee lifecycle processes.
  • Provide HR data analysis and reporting support.
• Capability Building & Improvement
  • Coach and support managers in performance management and development.
  • Contribute to training initiatives.
  • Support continuous improvement of HR policies and processes.
• Culture & Inclusion
  • Promote diversity and inclusion through Bauer's Belonging at Bauer strategy.
  • Support a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

The Skills you will bring

• Proven HR generalist experience (ideally 2+ years).
• Strong understanding of Employment Law (CIPD Level 5 desirable).
• Experience managing ER cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload under pressure.
• Analytical mindset with experience using HR data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of GDPR and confidentiality best practices.

Working Pattern/Location

This is a Hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and our office in Manchester.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider – Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• You’ll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more!

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.