HR Advisor

Location: Warrington (with travel to Ross-on-Wye)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum (depending on experience & qualifications)

Join HSL Compliance as an HR Advisor.

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We are looking for a proactive and professional HR Advisor to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering a high-quality HR service to managers and employees across the organisation, ensuring best practice and compliance with HSL procedures, policies and employment legislation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive HR team, where you will provide expert guidance, support employee development and contribute to a wide range of HR initiatives that help drive the business forward.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as a source of HR expertise, providing advice, information and practical support to line managers and employees in line with HR policies, legislation and best practice.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee relations issues, supporting early and informal resolution wherever possible.
• Support line managers with sickness absence management, including monitoring absence triggers, ensuring return-to-work interviews are completed and liaising with the Occupational Health provider.
• Assist with the recruitment and selection process, supporting managers to make effective hiring decisions using appropriate techniques and processes.
• Maintain and develop HR systems, producing management information and workforce reports with analysis and benchmarking where required.
• Support the HR Business Partner and HR Assistant with monthly payroll checks, ensuring all changes are communicated to the payroll team and documentation is accurate and recorded.
• Work collaboratively with the HR team to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of HR services.
• Contribute to the planning, coordination and delivery of HR projects and wider organisational projects requiring HR input.
• Ensure employee and management information, records and documentation are accurately maintained and reports are produced within required deadlines.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with HR stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support the management of contracts and supplier relationships, including recruitment agencies.
• Assist with the performance review process, ensuring consistency and identifying any emerging issues.
• Support learning and development initiatives, including delivering HR-related training for managers when required.
• Conduct research into HR trends and best practice, making recommendations for improvements.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 3-4 years' experience working in an HR environment
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to influence, coach and support managers effectively
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills
• Strong HR systems and Microsoft Office skills

Desirable

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards)

Why Work for HSL?

• Full training and clear career development pathways
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme & sick pay scheme
• Free eye test every 2 years
• Access to Kinhub (wellbeing & financial support)
• Discounts with hundreds of retailers via Reward Gateway

About Us

HSL Compliance is one of the UK's leading compliance specialists, helping organisations keep people safe. We work with local authorities, housing associations and businesses across the UK, providing essential services including water safety, fire safety and wider compliance solutions. Our success is built on the dedication of our people, and we're proud to offer a supportive workplace where employees can grow, develop and make a real impact.