HR Advisor in Preston

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive HR Advisor to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering a great employee experience and supporting both managers and employees across the full HR lifecycle.

In this role, you will act as a key point of contact for HR-related matters, ensure smooth HR operations, and contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

What you'll be doing:

• HR Administration
  • Manage HR administration across the full employee lifecycle, including contracts, onboarding documentation, probation reviews, and offboarding.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
  • Administer HR systems for performance appraisals and engagement surveys.
  • Support payroll with monthly and weekly changes, ensuring accuracy of HR data.
  • Produce HR reports and key metrics such as turnover, absence and training compliance.
  • Coordinate employee benefits programmes and support annual renewals.
• HR Support
  • Act as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, processes, and general employment queries.
  • Respond to questions related to absence, family-friendly policies, performance expectations and HR systems.
  • Escalate complex cases to the HR Business Partner when needed.
• Employee Relations
  • Provide guidance on informal and low-level ER issues including short-term absence, conduct and performance matters.
  • Support managers during informal investigations and disciplinary or grievance meetings.
  • Take accurate minutes and ensure ER cases are documented and progressed in line with best practice.
• Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Support recruitment administration, including role advertising, applicant screening, interview coordination and contract preparation.
  • Coordinate onboarding and ensure new employees have a smooth and engaging start.
  • Support managers in delivering induction programmes and probation processes.
• HR Projects, Process Improvement & GDPR Compliance
  • Contribute to HR system enhancements and process optimisation.
  • Support wider HR projects such as engagement activities, training programmes and policy updates.
  • Monitor GDPR compliance, including data retention, audit trails and documentation quality.
  • Support GDPR training and awareness within the HR function.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in HR administration or advisory roles.
• Solid understanding of HR processes, policies and employment legislation.
• Experience handling first‑line HR queries and low-level ER cases.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining HR data and using systems for appraisals and engagement surveys.
• Understanding of GDPR principles within an HR environment.
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards); Level 5 is an advantage.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder or manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting payroll or GDPR compliance processes.
• Approachable, professional and service-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and delivering a high‑quality HR service.

Our benefits for you:

• Flexible holiday arrangements that support your work–life balance.
• Employee wellbeing support, including access to a wellbeing garden and the UNUM help@hand programs (free GP, health, mental‑health and wellbeing services).
• Company‑funded benefits, such as free eye tests, annual glasses prescription, uniforms and PPE.
• Career growth and development, supported by a structured grading system and opportunities to progress in a growing industry.
• Engaging workplace culture, with regular employee events, recognition programs, and a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
• Additional perks, such as a gym membership contribution, onsite canteen facilities, and a Christmas shutdown.

Trelleborg is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take pride in the diversity of our employees, valuing the special experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. The ability to develop ground‑breaking technologies is one of our key assets and our people make it happen.