We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our growing HR team. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, this is a newly created role in our company that offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact across the business.
As our new HR Advisor, you’ll be at the heart of our mission - Empowering Care, Working Together, Learning and Leading - and play a pivotal role in strengthening our culture, maintaining safeguarding standards, and operational excellence.
This is a part‑time position, and we are happy to be flexible and work with you depending on the hours you are seeking. Our core hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
As HR Advisor, you will act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, providing professional HR advice and support across the full employee lifecycle. You will work closely with the HR Officers, helping to drive best practice, support managers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and procedures.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing the day-to-day HR matters.
- Work collaboratively with HR Officer to provide effective HR support across the business.
- Take ownership of recruitment activities, supporting managers throughout the hiring process.
- Manage employee relations cases from start to finish, including:
- Disciplinary matters
- Grievances
- Performance management
- Absence management
- Coach and support managers to build confidence and capability in people management.
- Deliver and support training on HR policies, procedures and best practice.
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of HR processes and ways of working.
- Support the employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to exit.
- Build strong and effective relationships across the organisation.
- Participate in and lead on ad hoc HR projects as required.
Requirements
We're looking for someone who is:
- An experienced HR professional with a solid generalist HR background.
- Comfortable managing a range of employee relations cases.
- Confident advising and influencing managers at all levels.
- Knowledgeable in UK employment law and HR best practice.
- Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards qualification); would be advantageous.
Benefits
- Free parking
- Blue Light Card access
- Eyecare vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing app, providing 24/7 support and resources
- Discounted site
- Allocated funding for team building activities, social events and celebrations throughout the year
- Learning and development opportunities
HR Advisor Part-Time in Ashton-under-Lyne employer: Empower Family Group
Empower Family Group is an exceptional employer located in Taunton, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With benefits such as free parking and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, we foster an environment where HR professionals can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the employee lifecycle and team development.
