HR Adviser in Manchester

The key purpose of this role is to provide proactive, solution focused HR support across the business. You will work closely with managers to build capability, support effective people management, and ensure compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and regulatory requirements. You will act as a trusted adviser to managers across a wide range of employee relations and HR activities in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. This is a hands‑on, varied position where you will also contribute to wider HR projects and strategic discussions.

What your role will involve

• Employee Relations Support: Coaching and guiding managers through a full range of ER matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence, performance management, and probation. Providing practical, timely advice that balances risk, fairness, and business needs. Supporting the preparation of investigation notes, meeting packs, and outcome letters.
• Proactive Absence Management: Monitor short and long‑term absence cases and work closely with managers to implement early interventions. Support managers with return to work and reasonable adjustment discussions. Analyse absence data to identify trends and support business actions to reduce overall absence levels.
• Manager Capability & Prevention: Equipping managers with the knowledge and confidence to manage people issues effectively and consistently. Identifying recurring themes or skills gaps and addressing these through training, guidance, or process improvements. Providing coaching to help prevent issues escalating.
• ER Landscape & Policy Work: Staying up to date with employment law changes and HR best practice. Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures. Supporting the business with emerging ER topics or complex situations.
• Regulatory & Compliance Support: Assisting with SMCR processes including record‑keeping, audits, and ongoing oversight. Ensuring HR processes and documentation meet regulatory requirements.
• Recruitment & Talent Support: Supporting managers with end‑to‑end recruitment including role scoping, interviews, and candidate evaluation. Helping to ensure fair, inclusive, compliant recruitment practices.
• Group Reporting Requirements: Providing accurate, timely information for Group reporting cycles. Maintaining organised and reliable data sources to ensure compliance and consistency.

What you will need

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role providing advisory‑level support.
• CIPD qualified, working towards qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Strong and current knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Confident user of HR systems with strong digital capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Discreet, professional, and able to handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Builds trust through integrity, reliability, and collaboration.
• Positive, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• A supportive, collaborative HR team that will welcome you and help you to develop.
• A varied and influential role where your advice and expertise directly support managers across the business.
• Opportunities to develop your HR knowledge, broaden your experience, and contribute to key people projects.
• Exposure to a wide range of ER cases, HR initiatives, and regulatory requirements, helping you to grow your advisory capability.

By joining Chase de Vere, you’ll have a progressive career with great benefits and a nurturing culture that makes you part of something special.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• A day off for your birthday.
• Life assurance – 4 x salary.
• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Funded exams and paid study leave.
• A wide range of voluntary flexible benefits to suit your individual needs.
• The option to buy additional holiday days.
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, to support your local community.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to a 24/7 helpline.
• Access to our free mortgage service, through our internal mortgage team.
• Our Employee Forum and Diversity & Inclusion group.
• Local and companywide events in support of our company charities.