HR Officer / HR Advisor
Location:
Carlisle based (with occasional travel to Newcastle approx. 1 -2 days per month)
Contract Type:
12 Months Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for extension or permanent transition)
About the Role We are seeking a hands-on, commercially minded HR Officer / HR Advisor to independently manage day-to-day HR operations and provide best-practice guidance across the employee lifecycle.
Initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for the role to be extended or become permanent.
Key Responsibilities Employee Relations (ER):
Provide pragmatic, first-line advice to managers on absence management, disciplinary/grievance procedures, and performance cases in line with UK employment law.
Coaching & Development:
Act as a trusted advisor to line managers, actively coaching, mentoring, and developing people leadership skills across the business to foster a high-performance culture.
Recruitment & Onboarding:
Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns for local vacancies, from writing job descriptions and conducting interviews to overseeing onboarding.
Travel & Multisite Support:
Oversee HR operations in Carlisle and support Newcastle site, conducting on-site visits to Newcastle 1 -2 days per month to support local management and employees.
Policies & Compliance:
Keep company HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks up to date with current legislation.
HR Systems & Administration:
Maintain accurate employee records, handle contracts and employment correspondence, and generate HR data metrics.
Person Specification
Experience:
Proven generalist HR experience operating at an Officer or Advisor level. (Exposure to unionised environments would also be advantageous)
Qualifications:
CIPD qualification is advantageous, though candidates qualified by relevant professional experience are equally encouraged to apply.
Core Attributes:
Pragmatism is essential, you must be able to offer balanced, commercially sensible solutions to everyday workplace challenges.
Key Skills:
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and high attention to detail.
Please apply today, for a member of the team to review your application. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
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