HR Advisor in Salford

Human Resources Advisor based in Elland, West Yorkshire (Hybrid working - one/two days in the office). Full-time, Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week.

At Marshalls, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Every day, our colleagues help shape the homes, schools, hospitals, streets and infrastructure that communities across the UK rely on.

We’re now looking for an experienced HR Advisor to join our People Services team in a hands-on, busy role supporting colleagues and leaders across our manufacturing sites and office functions. If you are looking for a position where you can make a real difference and see your ideas come to life, we want to hear from you.

What’s the opportunity?

• You’ll provide expert advice and guidance in line with our HR practices and procedures, managing employee relations cases such as performance and absence management, disciplinary and grievance.
• You’ll have dedicated support from our Head of People Services and our HR Business Partners.
• This role reports to the Head of People Services.
• You’ll be the go-to support for our managers, coaching them on best practice, interpreting UK employment law, and managing casework from start to finish.
• You’ll also deliver HR introduction training to new managers, support occupational health referrals, and ensure we maintain strong relationships with our union and site representatives.
• You’ll collaborate on data and insights by keeping our case logs updated and monitoring absence triggers.
• You will provide valuable support and first-hand experiences to our HR Business Partners and the Head of People Services during change management, complex employee relations, or policy overhauls.

This is a hybrid role with one to two days per week based in our Elland office. Flexibility will be required when travelling to our manufacturing sites across the UK to support our colleagues in person.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Proven experience managing a varied and demanding employee relations caseload within a fast-paced environment.
• A strong working knowledge of UK employment law and its practical application.
• Experience providing expert advice and guidance to managers on policy interpretation and case management from start to finish.
• Experience in supporting managers through organisational change initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and appropriately challenge stakeholders.
• Accountability for your own workload, with the ability to manage priorities independently while knowing when to elevate complex or high-risk matters.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the initiative to identify process improvements and resolve issues effectively.
• Experience delivering HR training sessions or workshops.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in maintaining accurate case logs, tracking absence data, and prioritising project work.
• Commitment to your own professional development, actively seeking opportunities to build capability and knowledge.
• Experience working within a unionised environment is highly advantageous.
• A CIPD Level 5 qualification is preferred, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid working with one to two days a week in our Head Office in Elland.
• 34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays.
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
• Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment.
• 5% employer matched pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products.
• Retailer discounts.
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind.
• Share purchase scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.

About Marshalls

Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team.

Equal Opportunities: Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone.

Closing date: 09 August 2026. No Agencies, thank you!